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Earthmother
Member
07-14-2002
| Saturday, July 18, 2009 - 1:24 am
Yes shingles is a virus, however the postules that form itch terribly from the inside out. What happens is the nerve ending become inflamed and that is what the prednisone is used for.
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Mummy35332
Member
09-09-2005
| Saturday, July 18, 2009 - 1:25 am
Chew if your asthms sends you to the ER, please try the prednisone again. It's temporary. Otherwise there are inhaled prednisone type meds that don't have the side effects, but the benfits. Please consult your allergist.
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Lajonesin
Member
03-22-2008
| Saturday, July 18, 2009 - 1:25 am
OMG Earth, that's horrible! So many things we take seem to somehow kill us or maim us at the least.
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Wargod
Moderator
07-16-2001
| Saturday, July 18, 2009 - 1:26 am
We have to use prednisone for Kota once or twice a year when her asthma gets bad and we end up in er with her. I hate it, the side effects can be nasty. Besides the weight gain if used for long periods of time, it makes Kota super jittery (all asthma meds make her shakey, but pred is the worst,) and so wired. It's one med that I'm absolutely insistent as soon as she's able to, she's off of it.
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Chewpito
Member
01-04-2004
| Saturday, July 18, 2009 - 1:26 am
Shit, thanks for saying that Earth...Ive been on inhaler's since birth, Some have been steroids, the pill type are usually 4-6 week that taper down by the week then the day..... when I used to take it I literly went nuts.... like a freaking acid trip nuts....will never take it...scares the crap outa me... My Cuz died of Aids many yrs ago and they put him on it.... horrible side effects..poor thing...it was just horrible.....
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Lajonesin
Member
03-22-2008
| Saturday, July 18, 2009 - 1:28 am
Laura seems to want to go home. She turned down Jordan's offer to use the veto if she wins.
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Earthmother
Member
07-14-2002
| Saturday, July 18, 2009 - 1:28 am
My friend was on it for many years before they know some of the dangers. Now they are adament that if you take it by mouth that you rinse thoughly after you use it.
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Loppes
Member
07-12-2002
| Saturday, July 18, 2009 - 1:29 am
Evening everyone.....I was totally tied up with company and work....... I've tried to catch up on whats been happening........ Two questions: The Good people told Ronnie last night that WHO HE NOMINATES will be telling on whether he was the one who betrayed them. ....I see Laura and Jeff have been nominated.......have they called him out on having been the betrayer?? 2. HAS ANYONE TOLD MICHELE HOW RONNIE IS LYING ABOUT HER HAVING VOTED TO KEEP CHIMA?????? AND IF SO WHAT DID SHE SAY?
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Mummy35332
Member
09-09-2005
| Saturday, July 18, 2009 - 1:29 am
Sry to hear that Earth. The labeling does say to rinse your mouth out because of the increase risk for thrush. Never heard of the mouth cancer possiblity.
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Lajonesin
Member
03-22-2008
| Saturday, July 18, 2009 - 1:30 am
Where is Jeff's sunshiney attitude? He is so down on himself.
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Keldogg
Member
08-12-2005
| Saturday, July 18, 2009 - 1:30 am
Long term or high dosage of steroids are scary..they can affect your body and mind so much. When used appropriately, they can be a great tool for dealing with some diseases. But it's one of those drugs that need to be taken only for the right reason, and only taken in the correct way.
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Keldogg
Member
08-12-2005
| Saturday, July 18, 2009 - 1:32 am
Loppes, I dont' know his excuse for nominating the...I heard earlier he said it was because they were too emotional. I dont' think anyone has told Michelle...but to put my own opinion in, I don't think Michelle trusts him at all.
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Lajonesin
Member
03-22-2008
| Saturday, July 18, 2009 - 1:33 am
Loppes, no one has really talked to Michelle much because she has been mostly hanging around 'them' today. Ronnie is still spinning his web of lies but no one wants to hear him talk game. They are all tired and not ready to fight until tomorrow. Both Laura and jeff are convinced they are the intended target.
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Loppes
Member
07-12-2002
| Saturday, July 18, 2009 - 1:33 am
thanks Keldogg......well that sucks! back to my self pity party
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Chewpito
Member
01-04-2004
| Saturday, July 18, 2009 - 1:34 am
Keldogg, I think its why I suffer depression so much, I seriously do.... Ive been on this junk all my life and I know it saves your life but it does mess with your head... big time....Ive tried to stop but always end up back on the stuff....but the prednisone,...just wont do it... just to scary
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Mummy35332
Member
09-09-2005
| Saturday, July 18, 2009 - 1:34 am
I bow to others experiences. We have never been prescibed more that a 10 day burst pack of pred here for acute situations. I can't imagine months of it.
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Earthmother
Member
07-14-2002
| Saturday, July 18, 2009 - 1:34 am
Prednisone saved my son's life, but gave him a weight problem he will likely have the rest of his life. Ronnie may be telling the truth, but you know the story of the boy who cried wolf...if you lie so much and everyone knows it they aren't going to believe you if you are telling the truth.
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Lajonesin
Member
03-22-2008
| Saturday, July 18, 2009 - 1:34 am
Jeff is so funny. What are you going to do with Chima? Chima, can I have my bed? What! You mthf'ing racist!
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Chewpito
Member
01-04-2004
| Saturday, July 18, 2009 - 1:37 am
Is Michelle playing down her 'smarts' right now with chima
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Keldogg
Member
08-12-2005
| Saturday, July 18, 2009 - 1:38 am
Chew, depression can be one of the huge side effects of steroids, in fact it can be a trigger.
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Lajonesin
Member
03-22-2008
| Saturday, July 18, 2009 - 1:39 am
Michelle so wants get along with others. She always tries to make friends with whoever yells at her. Jesse, Ireland called and they want their accent back.
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Earthmother
Member
07-14-2002
| Saturday, July 18, 2009 - 1:39 am
Michelle was telling Casey last night that she wanted to get some kind of degree but couldn't pass some exam. She is so playing it off that she has a PHD.
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Mummy35332
Member
09-09-2005
| Saturday, July 18, 2009 - 1:39 am
Chew I am so sorry the prenisone is so hard for you. With my previous post I forgot my brother who never seemed to be able to get completely off of it. I wish you the best. To anyone getting it for the first time, get a wean down dosage.
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Lajonesin
Member
03-22-2008
| Saturday, July 18, 2009 - 1:41 am
Good for Russell. He's shutting Ronnie down but good.
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Keldogg
Member
08-12-2005
| Saturday, July 18, 2009 - 1:41 am
Mummy is right...never take a Rx for steroids, unless you have asked the provider exactly why and for how long. Ask if there is an alternative. But if you do need to take it, work with your doc to take the smallest dose for the shortest period of time.
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