Yet another Prednisone question!

[Sangye]

Oh, I sure know how that feels. Don't lose hope! Sometimes with Wegs you have to take a couple steps backwards to really move forward. I've seen that happen with a lot of Weggies. As frustrating as it is, it's better to get control of the Wegs sooner rather than drag it on, like has happened with me. Channel your frustration into determination this week as you search for a Wegs doc.

[elephant]

Nancy, I had to adjust my prednisone three times, three times forward, three times backward and hopefully this time forward.

[DEE]

just popped into school office where i work at lunchtime they were all huddled up against the radiators cold here today ! was having one of our pred moments plus they just taken me of HRT moment all at the same time.
i also had my coat open they was instantly worrried i get cold and did i want a lift home and when i got to the dripping off hair stage i think they were ready to call an ambulance
when i said i was feeling bettter than i was they looked as me as though to say I dont think so....
the one thing we did agree on is that i have had my fair share of probs tis year so am hoping for better news from wg consult on thurs #
you never knoe i might be able to start tappering down preds one day cant get below 25mg without our friend showing up in onr form or another
one day!!!!!!!!!! DEEx

[Col 23]

Interesting about the dentisit. I went a couple of months ago and the needles didnt numb my mouth. I had 5 and still no numbing. I am going under GA to have my teeth done. New appointment next week. Has anyone else been affected by this. I thought we talked about this before and Sangye had this problem.

My thoughts only on what causes WGs - are prolonged stress which can affect the adrenal glands and that in turn can affect the immune system.

Thinking of you all
Col 23

[Sangye]

Yup, I had this problem but it began about 20 yrs before I got Wegs. But then right before dx a new dentist was able to get me numb quite easily. I think it's independent of Wegs. I've heard of it happening in non-Weggies-- one day without warning the drugs just don't work.

I agree with your theory about chronic stress being a cause, Col. Adrenals are a big factor in immunity. I was under a huge amount of stress for a couple years pre-dx.

[pberggren1]

I was under alot of stress too just before dx, maybe for about 4 moths or so.