Although I have heard of ' Moon Face' developing with long term use of steroids, Im wondering if anyone has experienced this after only a month of Prednisolone use.
Im tapered now to the next three days of 5mg per day and then Im officially finished on my dose. Was started on 45mg at the beginning of the month.
My experiences have been marvelous, Ive even lost weight.
My face looks slightly larger and puffier than normal. A small price to pay if this is a side effect. It could just be non steroidal puffyness.
I feel as if Ive only gained from taking these steroids and being so short term am fortunate that Ive been able to get the best from them without suffering any ill side effects.
It has been so good to know I can take something which actually has given me my life back. I feel like Ive been on holiday, truely.
Knowing how steroids can enhance my life I need to talk to my doctor about perhaps him prescribing them in the future and also weighing up the benefits verses the side effects.
It would seem the pharmacist has over medicated me as I have quite a few tablets left even though Ive finished the course in three days. Ive treble checked the dosage , my husbands checked also and hes an accountant, although to be honest that is no guarentee!!!!
Im so tempted to carry on at 5mg for a few days but my inner voice tells me to not mess with them.
I know people on here do have the support of their doctor in self prescribing within limits.
Any feedback please most welcomed
Thanks
Nicky
Im tapered now to the next three days of 5mg per day and then Im officially finished on my dose. Was started on 45mg at the beginning of the month.
My experiences have been marvelous, Ive even lost weight.
My face looks slightly larger and puffier than normal. A small price to pay if this is a side effect. It could just be non steroidal puffyness.
I feel as if Ive only gained from taking these steroids and being so short term am fortunate that Ive been able to get the best from them without suffering any ill side effects.
It has been so good to know I can take something which actually has given me my life back. I feel like Ive been on holiday, truely.
Knowing how steroids can enhance my life I need to talk to my doctor about perhaps him prescribing them in the future and also weighing up the benefits verses the side effects.
It would seem the pharmacist has over medicated me as I have quite a few tablets left even though Ive finished the course in three days. Ive treble checked the dosage , my husbands checked also and hes an accountant, although to be honest that is no guarentee!!!!
Im so tempted to carry on at 5mg for a few days but my inner voice tells me to not mess with them.
I know people on here do have the support of their doctor in self prescribing within limits.
Any feedback please most welcomed
Thanks
Nicky