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I know no one here is a doc, but has anyone been through something like this on an oral steroid? I was prescribed it to get a terrible skin outbreak under control temporarily. I took 2 20mg tablets and I am flippin flying high. I'm almost scared because how can this be so intense? I've been like this all day. Read a book, painted some pictures, went out to dinner talked my husband's ear off. I absolutely cannot sleep I'm getting more and more revved up and I'm hearing the distorted "music" I hear when I get symptomatic.
Yesterday I was a lump on the couch. The doc was completely aware of my medications- Celexa, risperdal, clonidine, topamax, Elavil. Unfortunately, husband is a light sleeper and our bedroom is this lofted open plan thing so I'm hiding in the darkness and can't do much til. 5am. So bored! Gotta find my heAdphones. |
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Right there with you. I took my prednisone too late today (for an asthma flare up); maybe that's why I can't sleep! I just get agitated and aggressive though.
Keep reminding yourself it's temporary and due to the prednisone. Could you maybe take a bath to calm down? Cool washcloth over your eyes? Did they give you a shot of a steroid at the doctor's office? (like solumedrol?) Those affect me even more than the pills.
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I took a shower to see if that would help but I'm just going up. No shot at the docs. This is my first time ever on an oral steroid instead of topical.
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Years ago I did get a lot of energy while on steroids. My father and son both had very extreme reactions to prednisone also. I was recently violently ill with a severe allergic reaction and at first ER visit, they refused to give me prednisone due to mania triggering. They prescribed a steroid alternative and I was back in the ER a few days later, much worse with giant hives all over. They decided we had to do prednisone (I was going to demand it anyways) and I took a short course, beginning at 40mg's. I was so sick, that I think it kept mania at bay. Prednisone usually works FAST, but in my case, I remained very sick, well into the taper phase. Please keep an eye on things and take care of yourself. (((Hugs)))
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Thank you. Luckily it's the summer, my son is in camp, and my mother just retired so I have resources. Hate to have to rely on other people for this nonsense though. I mean it's very real but my mom is old school and doesn't get it but would still help.
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Hi,
Treatment with corticosteroids can be very trying. The med can cause an upswing or a downswing in mood. Some swing into hypomania/mania, while still others go into a depression. I have done both. I have also had steroid-induced psychosis. I have had many high dose treatments. I also stay on low-dose daily, which can also create challenges. Please contact the prescribing doctor to see if there is any other alternative. A lower dose? A different med? A topical med/lotion? Please also contact your pdoc who can help to decide if you need a med adjustment to help you to safely get through this time. Reactions to prednisone can get out-of-hand quickly. I agree with Elsa, keep a close eye on yourself. Explain to others around you, asking for them to also keep a close eye on you. Be safe. ![]() WC |
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Can't take prednisone bc I crawl out of my skin and my heart explodes. I think this is not uncommon with steroids. Maybe ask your doc for other options. Hope you feel better!
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I'm going the natural route with my skin again. It was a really bad flare up, but full-blown mania is not worth it.
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I took it for poison ivy and I felt like a million dollars on it.
Didn't have any more aches and pains and had lots of energy. The problem is coming off of it. I came off it cold turkey and that is a no no. You are supposed to taper off of it. The cold turkey thing was horrible I felt awful.
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Steroids + Bipolar seldom ever works and it can be pure hell.
Can you ask your Pdoc or GP for a short term benzo to help you manage through this hell on earth. Last time I had no choice but to take steroids due to my asthma my GP and Pdoc loaded me up with a hefty dose of xanax and valium just to get through that hell ... I hope your feeling better soon ![]()
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I've had issues with oral steroids. I had more trouble with medrol than I did with prednisone though. They affect my sleep and cause anxiety.
If they are truly needed for a medical issue, maybe call your pdoc and explain the situation and see what he suggests to help get you through. Sent from my LGLS990 using Tapatalk |
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