ok so my doctor put me back on prednisone for 5 days at 40mg a day and ive only been taking it for 2 days but it seems to make me (from what other people are saying) extremely meaner than normal and im not really mean i just dont bite my tongue or entertain ignorance. could it be the prednisone making me extra mean or am i just that fed up with stupid people.
Hello Kamora,
So lovely to see you on line and to know your still fine otherwise.
Kamora i've never had prednisone although i was offered it a good while ago but there's quite a few members on it as you know who will comment in due course.
It can affect your moods and behaviour more that's one of the side affects besides we've had members also where they find the drug hard to pull off through addiction....as you doctor also prescribed another drug to take with it to stop brickle bones which causes osteoporosis which this stweriod causes.
The link below explains about mood changes but in general if you are low and you've got people around you who's behaviour you can't tolerate that will be an added bonus on how your feeling.
http://www.livestrong.com/article/59752-prednisone-side-effects/
This link explains different meds to go with prednisone for osteoporosis
http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/osteoporosis-medications/AN01854
Love Terri xxx
Ha! It's possible that you're fed up with stupid people. However, from what I know, you are on a pretty high dosage of predisone . Prednisone causes mood swings for most people. I am only on 5-10mg daily and I can tell I'm a bit snippier than usual. If it really becomes an issue for you, don't hesitate to ask your doctor about it. Hope this helps! Don't beat yourself up :)
Hi Kamora,
Brittani is right 40mg is such an high dosage :)
Brittani24 said:
Ha! It's possible that you're fed up with stupid people. However, from what I know, you are on a pretty high dosage of predisone . Prednisone causes mood swings for most people. I am only on 5-10mg daily and I can tell I'm a bit snippier than usual. If it really becomes an issue for you, don't hesitate to ask your doctor about it. Hope this helps! Don't beat yourself up :)
I feel your pain. As I'm on 60 mg of prednisone then tapering off for the next 5 weeks. My advice is to drink plenty of water and when you feel angry step away from the situation and take time for yourself. Prednisone is an awful drug with side effects but for us Lupies is vital for inflammation and low blood platlets. God Bless and I pray things get better for you
i actually think its the stupid people. they have been around for WAY too long. cause when im not at home with them im able to deal with other stupid peole who dont live with me! i guess its just the fact that i see them EVERY DAY and they are doing absolutly nothing to better them selves and get out of MY house. i tried to help gave an inch and they took the miles. and what makes it worse is its my hubbies brother! that in its self is a problem because it causes problems in our relationship and well im a person who got the short end of the patience stick. i dont put with too many things for too long. i dont feel bad for feeling this way because i have the right to want my living room back and not have to argue every other day about supporting a bum. i mean we already have enough on our plate. ugh i dont mean to sit here and talk about this here but i have no one else to tell and i just got to get it out.
kam0ra,
I am sorry that you are having difficulty...what is it the ones that that seem to work turn into the girl from the exorcist. When it says it on the label, that's a pretty good sign. I was going to start another thread, but this fits perfect. I haven't gotten mean (I don't think) but have gotten depressed. Also, has anyone experienced difficulty swallowing? As to meanness there are severe herbal stress relievers although I would definitely check with your doc first. As to just being fed up with stupid people...honey they are ALL around. And as I heard a comedian once say "You can't fix stupid". Laugh, ignore and move on to what truly matters, those that aren't stupid :)
Also, based on what you wrote and I am on 60 it sounds more like the stupid people than the meds. Sounds like they would be stupid no matter what.
If it's possible sit them down and tell them what they are doing to tick you off...if not possible you might have to look at other options.
Hello Kamora,
Properly the prednisone is'nt helping but to me and what i've just read on what you've put...your household besides your family, is other's coming at you for help your giving it and they're still not doing anything and your brother in laws one of them...well i'm being straight people like those are takers and come dependent on other's...give their 
holes a boot mate out your home, as you don't need it, this lots extra pressure and listening to it that much is doing your head in and making you lose your temper besides short fusing you and speak to your bloke to sort his brother out.
When you joined your skin was in a right state and all this mounting up...could possibly make a reaction again.
I'm sorry to say this but some people are just pure slefish and no respect for others...they're putting on your good nature mate, tell them to do one.... END OF STORY
((Hugs Terri)) xxx
You takecare of yourself Kamora, as you've got enough on mate :)
omg yes i have had troble swallowing so much ie had to spit stuff out so i dont choke. and i cant sit down and talk with him because in his little brain he is always right and im not feeling like running into any brick walls.
whathappensinvegas said:
kam0ra,
I am sorry that you are having difficulty...what is it the ones that that seem to work turn into the girl from the exorcist. When it says it on the label, that's a pretty good sign. I was going to start another thread, but this fits perfect. I haven't gotten mean (I don't think) but have gotten depressed. Also, has anyone experienced difficulty swallowing? As to meanness there are severe herbal stress relievers although I would definitely check with your doc first. As to just being fed up with stupid people...honey they are ALL around. And as I heard a comedian once say "You can't fix stupid". Laugh, ignore and move on to what truly matters, those that aren't stupid :)
Also, based on what you wrote and I am on 60 it sounds more like the stupid people than the meds. Sounds like they would be stupid no matter what.
If it's possible sit them down and tell them what they are doing to tick you off...if not possible you might have to look at other options.
i have flared up again thats why im back on the prednisone. but this time is not anything compared to the last time. its coming down to me telling my hubbie its me or him and i hate to have to do that but im so fed up that i dont even want to be in my OWN home. its not right for me to feel that way
Tez_20 said:
Hello Kamora,
Properly the prednisone is'nt helping but to me and what i've just read on what you've put...your household besides your family, is other's coming at you for help your giving it and they're still not doing anything and your brother in laws one of them...well i'm being straight people like those are takers and come dependent on other's...give their
holes a boot mate out your home, as you don't need it, this lots extra pressure and listening to it that much is doing your head in and making you lose your temper besides short fusing you and speak to your bloke to sort his brother out.
When you joined your skin was in a right state and all this mounting up...could possibly make a reaction again.
I'm sorry to say this but some people are just pure slefish and no respect for others...they're putting on your good nature mate, tell them to do one.... END OF STORY
((Hugs Terri)) xxx
You takecare of yourself Kamora, as you've got enough on mate :)
Kam0ra,
Please don't make any rash (play on words) decisions until you are weaned off of the meds. As this is a new diagnosis to me I try to share all of my information with my husband. If your husband isn't willing to learn about the disease then perhaps it's necessary for someone to sleep on the couch (temporarily). Going through this alone could be the the worst possible situation I could imagine. I just simply tell my husband that I CAN'T do something if I truly CAN'T do it. It's just not worth it. Doing something that you are not capable or is difficult to do, it only builds resentment on both parties.
Have a good nights sleep and start again tomorrow...or the next day.
Best of luck to you,
DeAnne
Hello Kamora,
I am pleased your flare as'nt gone so bad as last time and fingerscrossed mate the prednisone will ease it off and what a situation to have to put yourself in if it comes to it and lets hope he totally understands as this disease is no joke with pressure.
I hope you manage to get things sorted with this lot and your christams so fare as'nt been to bad with your children and hubby.
My thoughts are with you mate.
Love Terri xxx