RE: Prednisone useage by WLS people

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I have had to take one prednisone taper since surgery for asthma, and

had an extensive discussion with my PCP about the ulcer potential before

I agreed to take it (I never cared as a pre-op, GIVE ME MY PRED SO I CAN

BREATHE!!! LOL) He said that in his experience, the chance of ulcers is

pretty low. He deals with a lot of geriatric patients who typically have

low stomach acid, and often have similar problems to ours, so I trust

him fairly well.

Honestly, Judy, it sounds like Prednisone has saved your life. So do the

taper, and be glad that it's helped you. If you're really worried, have

a scope done to check that everything's in good shape. That would be my

approach. I'm so glad to hear you're doing better and that the pred

didn't pack the pounds on you. It always did me, I know what you mean

about the incredible hunger.

Z

Open RNY 09/17/01

http://www.ziobro.us

Prednisone useage by WLS people

Hello;

some of you may remember me asking for advice when I developed a

rare auto immune disease in Sept. called polymyositis/dermamyositis

which effected my skin and my muscles. I have been guided to a number

of incredible healers and I am feeling great now and my labs are

perfect. However, I am trying to wean myself from prednisone (under the

care of three excellent physicians and the advise of a number of

alternative healers.) At the WLS support group the other night, a

number of those who had had bowel obstructions were amazed that I had

been put on Prednisone, considering I had a r-n-y 18 months ago. They

said that it has been known to cause ulcers very quickly. No one has

mentioned that side effect before.

I am going to see the doctor on Monday and will ask, but I am

curious if any of you had similar experiences or had information that I

should share with the medical staff. they determined that the

auto-immune had nothing to do with the surgery, just a case of being in

the wrong place at the wrong time.

They are weaning me from 40mg and I am now down to 25mg daily and

taking 150 mg of azathioprine daily. The only side effect of prednisone

has been intense hunger, even though I have not gained any weight. It

has really got my appetite running full steam. I have not developed the

round face and weight gain which was a real fear after finally losing

120 pounds and maintaining a " normal' body.

Thanks for your input.

Judy H. , Author of over 20 books, Parent Educator and Family

Coach, Personal Historian and Speaker/Trainer Phone;

judywright@... website; www.artichokepress.com " Finding

the Heart of the Story in the Journey of Life. "