Guest guest Posted May 26, 2005 Report Share Posted May 26, 2005 Hi, You should notice a difference within five days I would guess. I sure did. I know a lot of people are against Prednisone for various reasons, but it has been my saving grace during rough spells. I would still check in with your doctor to make sure he has you on a high enough taper sometimes, we start out higher and taper down a bit, it depends on the doctor. Good luck with the Enbrel. I am sure you will do well. Just hang in there and know that the pain is not forever, you will get relief. In the meantime, you have your friends here in group to lean on. Whine away I say! That is what I am hear for, to listen! Gentle hugs from Maine, Tracie > Hi! Sorry I haven't posted in a long while. I was just put on > prednison yesterday. I take 5mg twice a day. Yesterday was my first > full day. But I am still in a lot of pain. How long does it take for > it to start helping? I thought that I would give it until tomorrow > and then call the Dr. back. I am supposed to take this until I can > get the Enbrel started and then start winging off. But I have to > get pre-approved by the Ins. before I can start taking that. I have > been in so much pain since Sunday in my hips and knees. Thanks for > listening to me whine. This is such a great group of people you all > have helped me so much in the past. I don't have time to read > everyday at work. And at home every single time I start to get on my > daughter is either reading over my shoulder or saying I want to get > on the computer. She and I both go to bed at 9:00 so I can't seem to > find the time. Thanks again for any info. > Beth Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 26, 2005 Report Share Posted May 26, 2005 Hi, You should notice a difference within five days I would guess. I sure did. I know a lot of people are against Prednisone for various reasons, but it has been my saving grace during rough spells. I would still check in with your doctor to make sure he has you on a high enough taper sometimes, we start out higher and taper down a bit, it depends on the doctor. Good luck with the Enbrel. I am sure you will do well. Just hang in there and know that the pain is not forever, you will get relief. In the meantime, you have your friends here in group to lean on. Whine away I say! That is what I am hear for, to listen! Gentle hugs from Maine, Tracie > Hi! Sorry I haven't posted in a long while. I was just put on > prednison yesterday. I take 5mg twice a day. Yesterday was my first > full day. But I am still in a lot of pain. How long does it take for > it to start helping? I thought that I would give it until tomorrow > and then call the Dr. back. I am supposed to take this until I can > get the Enbrel started and then start winging off. But I have to > get pre-approved by the Ins. before I can start taking that. I have > been in so much pain since Sunday in my hips and knees. Thanks for > listening to me whine. This is such a great group of people you all > have helped me so much in the past. I don't have time to read > everyday at work. And at home every single time I start to get on my > daughter is either reading over my shoulder or saying I want to get > on the computer. She and I both go to bed at 9:00 so I can't seem to > find the time. Thanks again for any info. > Beth Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 27, 2005 Report Share Posted May 27, 2005 Hi Beth: Usually, for me, within 2-3 days I can really feel the difference with Prednisone. You are taking a pretty low dose, and if you don't get any relief soon, then you should call your doctor and he might increase the dose. Prednisone is the drug that we both love and hate. For me, I get really moody and down mentally, and extra hungry. I take it only if I am really in a bad flare, and for as short a time as possible, usually 2 weeks on it will get me to the point where I can cope with the pain again. The pain does come back after stopping the Prednisone, but never to the point it was before I started taking it. It really helps the pain for me, but I hate the way it makes me feel. I was on Enbrel for a few months until, unfortunately, my insurance changed and I can't afford the new copay, but it was a wonder drug for me. Decreased the pain and stiffness, and also upped my energy level. I hope that it will do the same for you - when you get on it, give it time to begin working, don't expect it to help overnight, but I hope it helps you within a short period of time. The injections are no big deal once you feel the improvement that they give you - I almost looked forward to those shots lol. Best of luck and let us know how everything goes - Kathe in CA --- mightybeth2001 <mightybeth2001@...> wrote: > Hi! Sorry I haven't posted in a long while. I was > just put on > prednison yesterday. I take 5mg twice a day. > Yesterday was my first > full day. But I am still in a lot of pain. How long > does it take for > it to start helping? I thought that I would give it > until tomorrow > and then call the Dr. back. I am supposed to take > this until I can > get the Enbrel started and then start winging off. > But I have to > get pre-approved by the Ins. before I can start > taking that. I have > been in so much pain since Sunday in my hips and > knees. Thanks for > listening to me whine. This is such a great group of > people you all > have helped me so much in the past. I don't have > time to read > everyday at work. And at home every single time I > start to get on my > daughter is either reading over my shoulder or > saying I want to get > on the computer. She and I both go to bed at 9:00 so > I can't seem to > find the time. Thanks again for any info. > Beth > > > Kathe in CA __________________________________ Stay connected, organized, and protected. Take the tour: http://tour.mail./mailtour.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 27, 2005 Report Share Posted May 27, 2005 Hi Beth: Usually, for me, within 2-3 days I can really feel the difference with Prednisone. You are taking a pretty low dose, and if you don't get any relief soon, then you should call your doctor and he might increase the dose. Prednisone is the drug that we both love and hate. For me, I get really moody and down mentally, and extra hungry. I take it only if I am really in a bad flare, and for as short a time as possible, usually 2 weeks on it will get me to the point where I can cope with the pain again. The pain does come back after stopping the Prednisone, but never to the point it was before I started taking it. It really helps the pain for me, but I hate the way it makes me feel. I was on Enbrel for a few months until, unfortunately, my insurance changed and I can't afford the new copay, but it was a wonder drug for me. Decreased the pain and stiffness, and also upped my energy level. I hope that it will do the same for you - when you get on it, give it time to begin working, don't expect it to help overnight, but I hope it helps you within a short period of time. The injections are no big deal once you feel the improvement that they give you - I almost looked forward to those shots lol. Best of luck and let us know how everything goes - Kathe in CA --- mightybeth2001 <mightybeth2001@...> wrote: > Hi! Sorry I haven't posted in a long while. I was > just put on > prednison yesterday. I take 5mg twice a day. > Yesterday was my first > full day. But I am still in a lot of pain. How long > does it take for > it to start helping? I thought that I would give it > until tomorrow > and then call the Dr. back. I am supposed to take > this until I can > get the Enbrel started and then start winging off. > But I have to > get pre-approved by the Ins. before I can start > taking that. I have > been in so much pain since Sunday in my hips and > knees. Thanks for > listening to me whine. This is such a great group of > people you all > have helped me so much in the past. I don't have > time to read > everyday at work. And at home every single time I > start to get on my > daughter is either reading over my shoulder or > saying I want to get > on the computer. She and I both go to bed at 9:00 so > I can't seem to > find the time. Thanks again for any info. > Beth > > > Kathe in CA __________________________________ Stay connected, organized, and protected. Take the tour: http://tour.mail./mailtour.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 27, 2005 Report Share Posted May 27, 2005 When I was first diagnosed he put me on 5 mg. After a day or so I noticed that it was not keeping the swelling away all through the night so he doubled it. Give a couple of days. If it's not 'holding' then they might increase the dosage. Good luck! louisiana --- mightybeth2001 <mightybeth2001@...> wrote: > Hi! Sorry I haven't posted in a long while. I was > just put on > prednison yesterday. I take 5mg twice a day. > Yesterday was my first > full day. But I am still in a lot of pain. How long > does it take for > it to start helping? I thought that I would give it > until tomorrow > and then call the Dr. back. I am supposed to take > this until I can > get the Enbrel started and then start winging off. > But I have to > get pre-approved by the Ins. before I can start > taking that. I have > been in so much pain since Sunday in my hips and > knees. Thanks for > listening to me whine. This is such a great group of > people you all > have helped me so much in the past. I don't have > time to read > everyday at work. And at home every single time I > start to get on my > daughter is either reading over my shoulder or > saying I want to get > on the computer. She and I both go to bed at 9:00 so > I can't seem to > find the time. Thanks again for any info. > Beth > > > __________________________________________________ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 27, 2005 Report Share Posted May 27, 2005 When I was first diagnosed he put me on 5 mg. After a day or so I noticed that it was not keeping the swelling away all through the night so he doubled it. Give a couple of days. If it's not 'holding' then they might increase the dosage. Good luck! louisiana --- mightybeth2001 <mightybeth2001@...> wrote: > Hi! Sorry I haven't posted in a long while. I was > just put on > prednison yesterday. I take 5mg twice a day. > Yesterday was my first > full day. But I am still in a lot of pain. How long > does it take for > it to start helping? I thought that I would give it > until tomorrow > and then call the Dr. back. I am supposed to take > this until I can > get the Enbrel started and then start winging off. > But I have to > get pre-approved by the Ins. before I can start > taking that. I have > been in so much pain since Sunday in my hips and > knees. Thanks for > listening to me whine. This is such a great group of > people you all > have helped me so much in the past. I don't have > time to read > everyday at work. And at home every single time I > start to get on my > daughter is either reading over my shoulder or > saying I want to get > on the computer. She and I both go to bed at 9:00 so > I can't seem to > find the time. Thanks again for any info. > Beth > > > __________________________________________________ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 27, 2005 Report Share Posted May 27, 2005 I was put on 20 mg once a day about 3 weeks ago, and I noticed a huge difference in literally 6 hours after I took it. I thought I was imagining it, but after asking (I can't remember if it was this board or not), I found out it wasn't that unusual. I'm down to 5 mg a day, now, and in a lot of pain. That was what I was going to ask about, so I'll get to that in another post . I'm actually in more pain now, and in more joints, than I first went on it. Grrrr. > Hi! Sorry I haven't posted in a long while. I was just put on > prednison yesterday. I take 5mg twice a day. Yesterday was my first > full day. But I am still in a lot of pain. How long does it take for > it to start helping? I thought that I would give it until tomorrow > and then call the Dr. back. I am supposed to take this until I can > get the Enbrel started and then start winging off. But I have to > get pre-approved by the Ins. before I can start taking that. I have > been in so much pain since Sunday in my hips and knees. Thanks for > listening to me whine. This is such a great group of people you all > have helped me so much in the past. I don't have time to read > everyday at work. And at home every single time I start to get on my > daughter is either reading over my shoulder or saying I want to get > on the computer. She and I both go to bed at 9:00 so I can't seem to > find the time. Thanks again for any info. > Beth Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 27, 2005 Report Share Posted May 27, 2005 I was put on 20 mg once a day about 3 weeks ago, and I noticed a huge difference in literally 6 hours after I took it. I thought I was imagining it, but after asking (I can't remember if it was this board or not), I found out it wasn't that unusual. I'm down to 5 mg a day, now, and in a lot of pain. That was what I was going to ask about, so I'll get to that in another post . I'm actually in more pain now, and in more joints, than I first went on it. Grrrr. > Hi! Sorry I haven't posted in a long while. I was just put on > prednison yesterday. I take 5mg twice a day. Yesterday was my first > full day. But I am still in a lot of pain. How long does it take for > it to start helping? I thought that I would give it until tomorrow > and then call the Dr. back. I am supposed to take this until I can > get the Enbrel started and then start winging off. But I have to > get pre-approved by the Ins. before I can start taking that. I have > been in so much pain since Sunday in my hips and knees. Thanks for > listening to me whine. This is such a great group of people you all > have helped me so much in the past. I don't have time to read > everyday at work. And at home every single time I start to get on my > daughter is either reading over my shoulder or saying I want to get > on the computer. She and I both go to bed at 9:00 so I can't seem to > find the time. Thanks again for any info. > Beth Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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