Anger From Prednisone

THis is day 3 of taking 50mg prednisone out of 7 days. Reason for taking it: woke up after a fever from the flu and my eye was paralyzed in an odd spot leaving me with double vision and eyelid drooping (like Bell’s Palsy). After prednisone I didn’t sleep for 1 minute all night. Mind is racing. 2nd night got some sleep but stillnot much. Feelings of despair, angry at husband, all-out bawling my eyes out. Totally NOT RIGHT. I usually LOVE food but I have to force myself to even eat 1/4 of an apple. Not drinking enough at all. Feel the need to crawl into a hole and just wait this all out. On the up-side, my eye is showing improvement.

Round 2, day 7 here. The last dose will be Christmas Eve and at this point, I am just hoping to get thru the next couple of days without picking any fights. VERY edgy. Its been several years since I have had PMS and oh my God, I do NOT MISS those feelings one bit. I am on a roller coaster of emotions, my face is breaking out and got FAT. Sent text to hubby explaining that I am edge. On a bright note, think all the nasty infections are gone as well as the lingering migraine. Its been a couple of years since my last round with the lovely drug. As with any meds, gotta weigh the benefits and risks and since I was teetering on pnmonia, the side affects are worth it in the long run…..Good luck to all!

My wife was given a 5 day dosage of 50mg to treat a herniated disk. Immediately I noticed severe mood swings. Approximately 24 hours after her last pill she became severely depressed and attempted suicide. There are significant benefits to this drug but please monitor the psychological side effects and contact your doctor immediately if you notice any suicidal tendencies in yourself or a loved one. Please react immediately, it may save your life of the life of a loved one.

Mental problems caused by prednison were a problem for a long time. Prednisone was taken to control asthma. I was evaluated at the Asthma Clinic and Scripps LaJolla and was told by a endocrinologist there to take Lithium before starting prednisone for asthma. The Lthium levels must be at therapeutic levels before starting the prednisone. I\’ve been doing this regimen for the past 15 years and it works like a charm. No more adrenal insufficiency or negative mental reactions to prednisone.