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What Is The Effect Of High Dose Of Prednisone?
Question: I have asthma and have just finished 10 days of 1000 mg. ceftin. I am on dulera, singulaire once daily,
flonase 2 puffs daily. I went back to my pulmonologist who gave me a 126 mg. shot of prednisone
and a 15 day prednisone regimen of 40 mg. 5 days, 20 mg. 5 days and 10 mg. 5 days. She also gave me a nebulizer to use every 6 hours. She said my chest still sounded congested and I had some wheezing. I am 68 yearsold and weigh 129 pounds. I am a nonsmoker, but had second hand smoke as a child. I eat pretty healthilymostly of some meat, vegetables, fruits, and nuts. My recent tests have shown only a slightly high cholesterol. I do have osteoperosis of -2.9 in the left hip and exercise and take calcium, Vit. D., etc. This episode of asthma may have been brought on by my packing to move from a house I've lived in for 41 years, mostly basement packing.
This prednisone is making it hard to sleep, and I am a little achy. I am also concerned for my bone density. My question is: IS THIS TOO MUCH PREDNISONE TO FLOOD MY BODY WITH AT MY AGE AND SIZE. I NEED A SECOND OPINION.
flonase 2 puffs daily. I went back to my pulmonologist who gave me a 126 mg. shot of prednisone
and a 15 day prednisone regimen of 40 mg. 5 days, 20 mg. 5 days and 10 mg. 5 days. She also gave me a nebulizer to use every 6 hours. She said my chest still sounded congested and I had some wheezing. I am 68 yearsold and weigh 129 pounds. I am a nonsmoker, but had second hand smoke as a child. I eat pretty healthilymostly of some meat, vegetables, fruits, and nuts. My recent tests have shown only a slightly high cholesterol. I do have osteoperosis of -2.9 in the left hip and exercise and take calcium, Vit. D., etc. This episode of asthma may have been brought on by my packing to move from a house I've lived in for 41 years, mostly basement packing.
This prednisone is making it hard to sleep, and I am a little achy. I am also concerned for my bone density. My question is: IS THIS TOO MUCH PREDNISONE TO FLOOD MY BODY WITH AT MY AGE AND SIZE. I NEED A SECOND OPINION.
Brief Answer:
Yes, you have taken higher dose of prednisone.
Detailed Answer:
Thanks for your question on Healthcare Magic.
I can understand your concern.
Yes, in my opinion, you have taken high dose of prednisone.
And this can be harmful at your age of 68 years. This can worsen osteoporosis also.
Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks.
Yes, you have taken higher dose of prednisone.
Detailed Answer:
Thanks for your question on Healthcare Magic.
I can understand your concern.
Yes, in my opinion, you have taken high dose of prednisone.
And this can be harmful at your age of 68 years. This can worsen osteoporosis also.
Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks.
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