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« on: May 07, 2008, 09:04:17 AM »

I recently went to a dermatologist because of persistant redness and itching on my arm due to a bad infiltration about 6 weeks ago. He gave me Fluocinonide Ointment and a dosepak of a steroid called Medrol (methylprednisolone). Now, not only is my arm healed, but I'm feeling really awesome. I've got energy and stamina that I haven't had in ages. I'm just wondering if anyone else has had this experience with steroids.
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« Reply #1 on: May 07, 2008, 09:08:17 AM »

No. But I want some!! Energy that is, as well as stamina!!!
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« Reply #2 on: May 07, 2008, 09:14:52 AM »

 :bandance;
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« Reply #3 on: May 07, 2008, 09:39:03 AM »

hey I was crediting the Moonshine.
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Home haemo 1980-1985 (self-cannulated with 15 gauge sharps)
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New upper-arm fistula April 2008
Uldall-Cook catheter inserted May 2008
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« Reply #4 on: May 07, 2008, 10:10:25 AM »

I'm sure the moonshine helps but it doesn't hold a candle to this stuff.
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« Reply #5 on: May 07, 2008, 10:11:27 AM »

Is it smooth? The moonshine, that is?  That might be an acceptable substitute!!!!
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« Reply #6 on: May 07, 2008, 10:27:45 AM »

I havent been on steroids since i was diagnosed , but when i was ..wow .. i had enough energy to clean all through the house on 2 hours sleep , they sent me hyper !! :urcrazy;
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« Reply #7 on: May 07, 2008, 03:52:52 PM »

No. But I want some!! Energy that is, as well as stamina!!!

Heck, I'm just the caregiver, and I want some of that good stuff, too!
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« Reply #8 on: May 07, 2008, 04:06:10 PM »

I was on the steroid prednisone for 7 months. Yes, It had me amped all the time. I could hardly sleep at night and would get up at 5 am.
Very high doses at first, then tapered down because it can cause horrible withdrawals when taken for long periods. (Yes, I had withdrawals).
I hated it. Swore I would never use it again.Gave me "roid rage" and made me very ugly too.Don't worry, you won't have this problem on the short dosage
and type that you are on. Do something worthwhile with the energy while it lasts.
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« Reply #9 on: May 07, 2008, 04:56:51 PM »

I've been scratching my arm like crazy all day just trying to get the redness and itching back so I can get another Rx. This is good stuff.
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« Reply #10 on: May 07, 2008, 05:20:16 PM »

 :rofl; :rofl; :rofl; :rofl; :rofl; :rofl;  poison ivy anywhere nearby?
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New upper-arm fistula April 2008
Uldall-Cook catheter inserted May 2008
Haemo-dialysis, self care unit June 2008
(2 1/2 hours X 5 weekly)
Self-cannulated, 15 gauge blunts, buttonholes.
Living donor transplant (sister-in law Kathy) Feb. 2009
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« Reply #11 on: May 07, 2008, 09:26:49 PM »

Hey, whatever works! I'm glad you're feeling better! I tend to get hot flashes and roid rage on steroids. ;)
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« Reply #12 on: May 07, 2008, 10:21:04 PM »

On about the third day, I mowed the yard (3 1/2 acres) and plowed the garden. I know it will end soon but I have really enjoyed the ride.
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« Reply #13 on: June 02, 2008, 12:47:16 PM »

 :2thumbsup;   you feel awesome    :2thumbsup;
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« Reply #14 on: June 03, 2008, 10:19:48 AM »

Go Flip!!
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« Reply #15 on: June 03, 2008, 11:45:05 AM »

wow!  I never heard of this magic medicine!
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« Reply #16 on: June 03, 2008, 12:02:07 PM »

I need some of that good stuff for energy and stamina.
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« Reply #17 on: June 03, 2008, 06:30:59 PM »

Unfortunately they can only be taken briefly because the long term effects are not good. I've been off them for a while now and back to the same old feeling. It was fun while it lasted.
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« Reply #18 on: July 02, 2008, 09:50:41 AM »

you sure you weren't smoking
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« Reply #19 on: July 02, 2008, 09:54:56 AM »

sorry to hear ur felling bad again
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« Reply #20 on: July 02, 2008, 10:06:23 AM »

I'm not feeling bad, actually I feel really good just nothing like the buzz from the steroids.
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« Reply #21 on: July 02, 2008, 03:55:06 PM »

At least you got your lawn mowed. It'll be time to mow it again soon, though.
Wouldn't it be nice if we could have that much energy on a regular basis?
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« Reply #22 on: July 03, 2008, 05:33:47 AM »

Yuck, I hate Prednisone!  Since tx I have been on 30 mg a day.  They will lower me to 10mg on Monday.  I can't wait.  The only energy it gives me is the energy to walk over to the fridge and find something to eat  >:(  I makes me so dang hungry all the time.  I wish it gave me energy.

Glad it has a better effect on you though....  :2thumbsup;
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« Reply #23 on: July 03, 2008, 03:59:09 PM »

Donnia,
When I was on prednisone my face ballooned up and my belly ballooned up. I had managed to have two children with no stretch marks, yet the darn
prednisone ballooned my abdomen up so much, that I got stretch marks from it. I never looked in the mirror because I didn't look like me at all.
When I tapered down, I finally started looking better and my apatite went back to normal. You'll feel better too once they taper down the prednisone.
Maybe you'll even end up with the enregy surge Flip talked about.
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« Reply #24 on: July 03, 2008, 06:36:28 PM »

 :bandance;  Thanks Sunny... thats the best news I heard all day!!!  I am looking forward to loosing this dang watermelon patch i have arond the belly and the moon face!
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