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Chronic use of steriods can have lots of side effects including mouth & tongue infections ??
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Leaving again today for another round of DHE. Back in a few days (or in time to head to Diamond for their 'specialized' treatment plan)
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Re: Did you know ???
« Reply #1 on: Sep 27th, 2004, 8:21am » |
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Good luck Bro. It's about time you get a break.
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« Reply #2 on: Sep 27th, 2004, 8:43am » |
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Will be keeping you in my thoughts.
PF wishes for you
Be well,
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Re: Did you know ???
« Reply #3 on: Sep 27th, 2004, 10:02am » |
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WARNING!
Be careful with this stuff.
Common Side Effects:
Check with your doctor if any of the following side effects continue or are bothersome:
increased appetite
indigestion
nervousness or restlessness
Less frequent or rare:
Check with your doctor if any of the following side effects continue or are bothersome:
darkening or lightening of skin color
dizziness or lightheadedness
flushing of face or cheeks
hiccups
increased joint pain (after injection into a joint)
increased sweating
sensation of spinning
Always Notify Doctor:
Less common
Decreased or blurred vision
frequent urination
increased thirst
mistaken feelings of self-importance or being mistreated
mood swings (sudden and wide)
redness, swelling, or other sign of allergy or infection at place of injection
restlessness
skin rash or hives
Additional effects:
Side Effects that may occur when this drug is used for a prolonged period of time. Check with your doctor if any of the following side effects occur:
Abdominal or stomach pain or burning (continuing)
acne
bloody or black, tarry stools
changes in vision
eye pain
filling or rounding out of the face
headache
irregular heartbeat
menstrual problems
muscle cramps or pain
muscle weakness
nausea
pain in arms, back, hips, legs, ribs, or shoulders
pitting, scarring, or depression of skin at place of injection
reddish purple lines on arms, face, groin, legs, or trunk
redness of eyes
sensitivity of eyes to light
stunting of growth (in children)
swelling of feet or lower legs
tearing of eyes
thin, shiny skin
trouble in sleeping
unusual bruising
unusual increase in hair growth
unusual tiredness or weakness
vomiting
weight gain (rapid)
wounds that will not heal
Other Notes
Corticosteroids may lower your resistance to infections. Any infection you get may be harder to treat. Check with your doctor as soon as possible if you notice any possible signs of an infection, such as sore throat, fever, sneezing, or coughing.
After stopping this medicine, a body may need time to adjust. The length of time this takes depends on the amount of prednisone taken, and how long it was used. After large doses of this medicine for a long time, it may take up to one year to adjust. During this time, check with your doctor immediately if any of the following side effects occur:
abdominal, stomach, or back
dizziness
fainting
fever
loss of appetite (continuing)
muscle or joint pain
nausea
reappearance of disease symptoms
shortness of breath
unexplained headaches (frequent or continuing)
unusual tiredness or weakness
vomiting
weight loss (rapid)
Other side effects not listed above may also occur in some patients. If you notice any other effects, check with your doctor. This information is meant only as a guideline - always consult a physician or pharmacist for complete information about prescription medications.
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Re: Did you know ???
« Reply #4 on: Sep 28th, 2004, 1:50pm » |
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on Sep 27th, 2004, 8:14am, unsolved1 wrote:Chronic use of steriods can have lots of side effects including mouth & tongue infections ??
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Ahhhh candida albicans (leading cause of oral thrush infections)...always a joy. Did they give you Nystatin swish and swallow? I didn't think the stuff tasted that bad, but some people hate it.
Hope the DHE was helpful and best of luck at Diamond. 
Lizzie
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