Any of you blokes ever take Prednisone?

[TerryMiller]

I took what I call the prednisone dump for a few days a long time ago after an encounter with poison ivy. I got a shot and then took oral meds seven pills the first day, six pills the second day, and so on till I had taken all of them.

I don't recall any weird dreams, though.

I had similar regimens of Prednisone for eczema back when I had it pretty bad. However, my doses were 6 the first night and then diminish by one on subsequent nights. The first 48 hours would be sleepless except for maybe a one hour nap somewhere.

Eczema is an itchy skin condition that I would generally have show up on my chest. Taking the Prednisone would get rid of the rash, but I would turn red all over and itch all over instead of just my chest. I was always glad to get to about day 4 of the 6 day regimen.

Switched to a shot of Kenalog (spelling?), but it would do the same thing as far as getting red and itching all over, but at least I wasn't in a state of sleeplessness.

I don't recall any weird dreams though, with either one of the drugs.

 

[Dale00]

Prednisone made me break out in spots all over.....I looked ridiculous sittng in the doctor's office. I am officially allergic to it.

 

[xseler]

I've had periodic issues with kidney disease. The first time was around 2002, I took the steriod for nearly 6 months before my kidney function 'stabilized'. The next time was 2016 --- was on it for 18 months. I actually had no adverse effects that I know of. However, my body and joint aches subsided quite a bit. I've heard that many folks will gain a lot of weight when taking this long-term. Also had no issues with this.

 

[OK Corgi Rancher]

It's a fantastic anti-inflammatory. Unfortunately, while it's fixing one thing it's destroying something else. It's pretty bad on the liver, I think.

 

[gerhard1]

Take the pill and think of the cutest girl that came on to you in your twenties. Enjoy the ride!

I wish I could but that never happened to me.

 

[yukonjack]

It's only a 5 day Rx, so I only got 3 more days to deal with.

Hang with it. I get put on these prednisone dose packs 4 or 5 times a year and still get some vivid dreams. But it gets me over the respiratory issues.

 

[Jason Freeland]

Roid rage is real, but I haven't had bad dreams from it. That usually comes from Melatonin. I have steadfastly refused to get on long term steroids for my arthritis though, they scare me.

 

[Gunbuffer]

Yeah, but you're an enigma. I sometimes wonder if you're even human.

Sigh. Me too

 

[Glock 'em down]

Roid rage is real, but I haven't had bad dreams from it. That usually comes from Melatonin. I have steadfastly refused to get on long term steroids for my arthritis though, they scare me.

Yeah, melatonin does the same thing to me. Freaky dreams, jitters, etc.

 

[Okieprepper]

Damaged my vision. Had night terror dreams, soak bed with sweat, scary nightmares, made me grumpy, no sleep, pecker wouldnt get hard and I trickle peed all over everytime I tried to go.

Damn, taking steroids sounds a lot like entering your 50's.