PCOS-MEDICATION Messages for December, 2001: Re: Prednizone

Re: Prednizone

From: teresa (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Mon, 24 Dec 2001 11:52:49 -0600 (CST)

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At Mon, 24 Dec 2001, Chris wrote: > prednisone is a steroid is has many side affects which include rapid hair growth bone deterioration fluid retention and weight gain and many more. combination glucosamine and chondroitin is made of shellfish and will hleo rebuild cartilage in joints it usually takes a few months b4 any improvement is noticed but it DOES work i have used it myself. it is reccomended for people with osteo arthritis. the prednisone will only mask the pain and reduce swelling and inflamation. if your mother has rheumotoid arthritis the pain free will not help but the prednisone may give her some relief for pain. there are a lot of new arthritis pain medications out there that are really good. but most seem to have the side affect of upset stomach. i take vioxx for mine and it took about a month for my stomach to adjust to it and now i have no problems with it. (i ahve osteoartritis and im only 29) celebrex is also really good and the side effects didnt last as long for me. your mother really needs to go to a rheumotoid specialist to determine what is causing the pain. prednisone will only be a temporary fix.
hope this helps teresa gs69me@aol.com

>Hello, I'm inquiring about Prednizone as my mother is currently taking
>it. She went to see a bone specialist about the severe pain she'd been
>feeling in her joints and bones. The doctor prescribed something (??),
>it did not work well, so he prescribed Prednizone. Since she's been
>taking this, my mother has felt incredible, both mentally and
>physically.
>
>Her docter mentioned that he didn't want her on this for a long period
>of time.
>
>Can you give me some background info on this type of medication. Also,
>do you know anything about a supplement called "Pain-Free"
>(Glucosomine and Chondriotin). I've seen it at Cosco (PriceClub) and
>have heard nothing but good things about it.
>
>Thank you in advance.
>
>--
>Chris
>

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