Guest guest Posted July 3, 2004 Report Share Posted July 3, 2004 Hi everyone, Well at the beginning of June I had a catscan done of my neck as I'm having problems with the arthritis and it's destruction of my joints (vertebrae's C1 and C2). The neck surgeon is keeping his eye on me and monitoring me every 6 months to make sure the damage doesn't get worse. If it does then it could possibly paralyze me (if the vertabrae's collapse in the wrong way). Anyway, if it continues to get worse he will fuse my neck but I'm hoping that it won't happen for many, many years from now, if ever! Well I received a call from his office and his secretary told me that there was something showing on the catscan that warrants an MRI, something to do with the canal. So I pray that it's nothing serious. I'm going on vacation for a week as the family have rented a cottage up north. So as of tonight I will be going "no mail" until I return. Take care all, Marilyn Up to 11 personalized e-mail addresses With MSN Premium Get 2 months FREE*. Hi Caroline, here is what I found on the internet in regards to Prednisone side effects. Marilyn Prednisone - 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 Rare blindness (sudden, when injected in the head or neck area) burning, numbness, pain, or tingling at or near place of injection confusion excitement false sense of well-being hallucinations (seeing, hearing, or feeling things that are not there) mental depression 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 pain 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. ----Original Message Follows---- Is that all Prednisolone does - relieve pain? Does it have any long term benefits, or only harmful side effects? STOP MORE SPAM with MSN Premium and get 2 months FREE* Visit the Still's Disease Message Board http://disc.server.com/Indices/148599.html The materials and information contained in this message are not intended to replace the services of a trained health professional or to be a substitute for medical advice of physicians and/or other health care professionals. The International Still's Disease Foundation is not engaged in rendering medical or professional medical services. You should consult your physician on specific medical questions, particularly in matters requiring diagnosis or medical attention. 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