Re: pred. induced asthma????

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-Thanks !!! I'll start a record , that's a great idea.

My doc is following me, but isn't sure why this is happening. I'm

sure a good record will help more than hurt...

-- In LUPIES , " Rion " <bsewell@c...> wrote:

> ..

> have you mentioned this to your doctor?

>

> There are some people who cannot take prednisone. Maybe you are one

of

> them.

>

> Usually prednisone makes asthma better .. not worse.

>

> Of course, with lupus, if you get a cold, it can go into bronchitis

> real easy because the body is compromised, so it wouldnt be a true

> asthma.

>

> But I would definitely talk to the doctor about this ..

>

> keep a diary .. for example:

> Day 1: 10 mg prednisone .. wheezing .. ate shrimp .. legs are

swelled ..

> Day 2: 9 mg prednisone, wheezing worse .. face is swelled

>

> it might help you to find what is going on..

>