On prednisone 60mg per day for 2 days related to anaphalactic shock. 10 days out and mood swings/ aggression horrible. Any suggestions to help detox or useful info (don't need "relaxation" technique...need something to hang on to other than "time and patience"
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Prednisone is probably one of the worst yet best drugs out there.  It is a miracle cure for alot of things, but unfortunatley there really is no way to get the drugs out of your system any faster, or naturally.  It just needs to run its course.  My ex husband was on prednisine probably 4  out of 5 years that we were together and it was absolutely awful.  He was on and off anti depressants and it was all we could do for him.  On lower doses Vitamin b helped a bit.  I wish you lots of luck.
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hi\n you need to detoxyfy your body from all the medicaition, it could take a few weeks and you will feel a bit slugish at the begining.\nWhen i went off that medicaition i started using natural products , what i recomend to you is using a product called ULTIMATE CLEANSE from naturs secret , it is a wonderful product that helps you detoxsyfy your body from all the poisins that you have from many years. some of the problems that you had that you probebly are taking medicaition from may be beacuse you have different toxics in your body. \nyou can purchase it online or in a helth food store, I found a website where they sell it the cheapest goto:\nhttp://www.fitrx.com/fitrx/detail_page.asp?pid=182165510433200611151036&product_id=11935&i_brand=174\nor just www.fitrx.com\nread more about the product,,\ni do highly recomend it and also you can find other naturel products to help you\nGO TO NATURAL PRODUCTS AND VITAMINED STAY AWAY FROM CHEMICAL THEY WILL ONLY MAKE YOU WORSE
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I don't have all the answers, but if it helps I totally and completely understand. I'm 23 and up until 3-4 months ago from the time I was thirteen doctors and therapists had me try all these different types of meds. Sure, after the initial 6-7  weeks of side effects there was some effect? Mostly mental exhaustion, numbness, melancholy, lack of focus and fatigue for me. Maybe I wasn't sad, but I wasn't happy just numb. But there is life worth living. I'm not cured but I can't stress enough how beneficial it was for me to find out about how most depressed people are lacking b complex vitamins,fish oils , omega 3,6,9 and vitamin D3 and coral calcium. Sounds like a lot but it feels good taking them and my mind is clearer (when I do). I could go on but there's also a naturopathic and almost fda approved supplement called SAMe, there's been amazing results from this. I hope I'm being helpful.  I just stopped taking my antideppressants once I had the perfect balance of vitamins and minerals my body was so obviously lacking. This was three months ago. \nTalk to a naturopath or homeopath and they can help sort out what your body is defficient of. Truly a breath of fresh air when you do this, plus it feels good. It's not like taking some quick fix pill that supports pharmaceutical companies and gives doctors nice kickbacks for reccomending them. Because of depression and pills I had so much trouble concentrating throughout school (not to mention I was dealing with bulemia also), but what I didn't understant was that my "developed" ADD is a common side effect from taking these pills. Nice. I have so much more info I can share email me any time. I still have depression it's just a lot more manageable. Oh yeah, a blessing in disguise without a doubt is acupunture. Find the right accupuncturist and you'll see what I mean. I didn't believe in it at first, but get a referral from someone you trust and give it a shot. PS the pins not needles feel like nothing no ouch factor. You're not alone I know and live your pain.
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i have to take it when i have an allergic reaction and every time i take it i go crazy. i can't stand the way i feel. i am aggressive and have the most horrible thoughts. i so do not feel myself and i even scare myself. not to mention the increased appetite and weight gain. the only suggustion i have is it just has to run it's course which feels never ending.  sorry i don't think there is anything that helps. \n\nthey should build you up to a higher dosage and then taper you off with lower dosages.\n\nI do promise it is temporary. Good Luck!!! I am with you and understand completely.
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Yeah actuall I not to long ago was treated for it. I took the triple and boy was it aggrivating. I mean that's a lot of meds to take! But what the docs do is have you take this and if it doesnt work you can't take it again. They put you on some other regimen. And yes! take it because if you don't things will get worse for you. I suggest you go on some sites to read about it. You do want to take the medicines.I mean the relief alone helps. Sad to say after I got finished with it I had some problems similar to this come up. Had to have a tube stuck down my throat and a colonoscopy. So yeah take it. And then schedule for a test to be sure it's gone about 2 weeks after. Hope I helped. Oh and to warn you the taste you will have in your mouth during the treatment is HORRIBLE. That was the most aggrivatging part about it. Just push yourself to finish the meds cause if you don't they won't work. Later
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I use to be like you. So much so that my boyfriend was afraid of me and he is the one that finally showed me on a calendar(he had been secretly charting my moods according to my cycle)that I was a crazy/dangerous woman particular times of the month.\n\nChanging my diet to healthier (you know the drill) and taking vitamins Brewers yeast shake, A-D combo, E400 IU, C 1000mg at least 1x per day (I usually did 2x am and pm)changed my whole life for the better.\n\nEven today, (20 yrs. later) if I go without vitamin supplements for a time, the crazy symptoms with my cycle start to return and now I am going into menapause.\n\nSo I am trying to tell you also that this won't just stop on its own. I've found I had to "fight for my womb"; it's health and it's "right" to exist.\n\nProcream Plus Natural Progesterone Cream by Eternally Fit has been my life saver now even without vitamin supplements (used it for 6 years). For I learned that those symptoms are due to Estrogen Dominance and will follow a woman thru the years of the different phases of her cycle and manifest as different "diseases", really bad cramps, heavy bleeding, fibroid tumors, endometriosis, mood swings, bad menopause experience etc..\n\nI have recommended ProCream Plus to friends of mine who are not into the vitamin thing and they too feel like they found a "lifeline".  I never leave home without it.\n\nIn addition, the product comes with an educational tape by a well known M.D. (who gets no $$ from the product).\n\nIn lay language he describes why we women go thru this, the root causes and how it is now indigenous to us as American women.  It is ear-opening but you find that you can't deny the truth of it.\n\nNote: DO NOT CONFUSE THIS WITH THE SYNTHETIC PROGESTERONE HORMONE TREATMENTS M.D.'s give (which usually augment women's health problems.)\n\nGod bless!
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Hey Brian.  Diagnosed w/Addison's in 94 and all risidual effects due to such; also living with Epilepsy, three ulcers, effects of surgical abdomal tumor removal, blah, blah, blah, etc... meds include but not limited to:\ncortef, diazide, topomax, protonix, provigil, sodium suppl., potassium suppl., \nOldest daughter diag. Leukemia, in remission now, just had her baby 5 months ago. I am a successful business woman, will rule a small country some day.  I cope great, take meds regularily, just cannot miss that's all.  Eat maybe 2600-4000 calories daily to keep my weight of 130 lbs up, lots and lots of beef-go figure??? \nI am happy, content, healthy, sexy, kind, gentle, wonderful, I say healthy cause I really am considering-everything is under control. There is more, but can't remember due to seizures. he he he
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it depends on how much you were doing and for how long and how much water you drink. i have a friend who was a super heavy user like 2 -3 grams a day and was quite stout body shape he went to detox and was clean for a week and still tested postive for meth!?! and he hadn't done any at all for 1 week!! so i recommend drinking as much h20 and green tea as possible. and this is a must, if you have access to a steam room go in for 10 - 15 minutes twice a day or take epson salt baths this will make you sweat out the toxins like mad. it also makes you feel super wired cause it is releasing any of the speed stored in your system. its also an amazing way to detox. also take alot of b12 to give you energy. good luck
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What are the possible side effects of prednisone?\n  If you experience any of the following serious side effects, stop taking prednisone and seek emergency medical attention or contact your doctor immediately: \n\nan allergic reaction (difficulty breathing; closing of your throat; swelling of your lips, tongue, or face; or hives); \nincreased blood pressure (severe headache or blurred vision); or \nsudden weight gain (more than 5 pounds in a day or two). \nOther, less serious side effects may be more likely to occur. Continue to take prednisone and talk to your doctor if you experience\n\ninsomnia; \nnausea, vomiting, or stomach upset; \nfatigue or dizziness; \nmuscle weakness or joint pain; \nproblems with diabetes control; or \nincreased hunger or thirst. \nOther side effects that occur only rarely, usually with high doses of prednisone, include\n\nacne, \nincreased hair growth, \nthinning of the skin, \ncataracts, \nglaucoma, \nosteoporosis, \nroundness of the face, and \nchanges in behavior. \nSide effects other than those listed here may also occur. Talk to your doctor about any side effect that seems unusual or that is especially bothersome.
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Wild Yam is good for birth control, you take 4 capsules in the morning and 4 at night, take it at least 8 weeks before relying on it and not using other methods.  It has no side effects so it could help your problem.  An antidepressant from your doc might also help.  Do not call CPS again, once they get involved it will only get worse.  Rely on friends and family instead.  My PMDD went away when I went on a raw vegan diet.  Try livingfoods.com or rawfoods.com for more info.  Cooked starchy food (bread, pasta, potatoes) and fatty foods were the culprits.  You can also use Niacin as an antidepressant, (take an aspirin first to prevent flush ) and GABA for anxiety.  Parenting is tough.  Ask yourself how you can do it differently when you're in a no-win situation.  Give yourself time-out.  Let her go naked.  If you have to go somewhere, take the pants with you and try again later.  Also, I took resentments I had against my husband out on my kids, so ask yourself what is really going on.  Her Blood Is Gold is a great book, tho out of print I think.  It explains in other cultures how women are allowed to rest before and during their moon.  It is a time of emotional cleansing, we are usually pretty honest then.  My symptoms would start mid cycle, then improve, then hit full blast.  My main symptom was hatred.  At least you may have an easier menopause.  I did. Good luck.
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It depends on how long you were on prednisone, and what the dosing was. Prednisone shuts down the action of the adrenal glands, and doctors prescribe a taper to give the adrenals a chance to "wake up" again and start fuctioning. Suddenly stopping can put you in adrenal crisis - a very serious complication which can cause death. Alternate-day therapy is preferred over daily, as it helps keep the side effects to a minimum and also helps prevent adrenal failure.\n\nAlso, with some conditions, stopping prednisone can cause a rebound effect - the original symptoms come back worse than ever, and higher doses of pred will be needed to get them under control again.
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i just started again yesterday.  i had been taking it a few years ago, but stopped because i was "feeling better" (bad idea, by the way).  so far i'm not sure i'm  feeling anything, but the doc also has me on xanax 3 times a day and it's making me SO sleepy.  i feel like i can't function.  i don't know if it is a combination of the two, or the fact that i'm taking so much xanax each day, but i'm definitely going to call the doctor on monday and find out if i can lower the dosage or something...i think maybe you should do the same.  go to www.zoloft.com and you can find out what side effects can occur.  good luck!
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What you have been given is a snipet of how to use water therapeutically and this snipet of info does not explain correctly. "Water Therapy" is another load of rubbish that someone is making money from that has no results to back it up. these sorts of things give Natural Therapies a bad name and I am dead against them.\nIt is great to drink 2 LT of water...Daily,  not in 2 hours! That is not good for you. I bet you pissed a lot!! LOL!\nYou should not drink water before, during or immediately after a meal as it dilutes the digestive juices and makes digestion harder thus creating energy problems.\n\nWater is not toxic unless it contains toxins already.\n\nLarger intakes of water are suggested therapeutically by Naturopaths etc for aiding in detoxification programmes, but this is under supervision and for short periods only, not for prolonged periods. When I say larger, still not 2 Lt in 2 hours!\n\nIf you want to know about Natural healthcare then see your local Naturopath and get real advise my friend and save yourself the hassles.\n\nHope this has helped you.\n\nCraig - Naturopath.
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Check out wilsonsthyroidsyndrome.com.  I have low temp and so did my MD!  He told me about this site.  It's very interesting.
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Dear Stormyrw,\nYou've certainly brought your medical concerns to the right place! The Y!A community members are fully aware of and do appreciate the intimate conditions involving your prognosis.\nMost recognized doctors in the field of medicine would employ a holistic approach to your ailment. Stormyrw, please begin your day with a well balanced breakfast to include an ample portion of fruits and grains. After your morning routines are finished, enjoy a brisk walk around the block. If you happen to meet any stray dogs along the way, it would be a good idea to antagonize the creatures in order to add some vigor to your workout.\nNow Stormyrw, the remaining portions of your day should be filled with interesting activities and new studies to keep your mind active and in balance, complimentary to what you have done with the physical side of yourself.\nAfter loitering around at the public library all afternoon with a bunch of smelly hobos, you can appreciate a warm bath and time to be good to yourself. Begin to collect an archive of various music genres that you can resolve one day to enjoy after you get the rest of your chores done.\nStormyrw, if after following my advice, simply take two aspirin and forget we ever had this little discussion.\nThank you, Stormyrw. Have a great day!\n-dylan
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my friend had the same problem...\n\nTake my advice, do not use medication -instead plan your diet and exercise.\n\nAnything that is unnatural for the body or mind is bound to have side effects, the only thing is that it will not effect the one who is selling it or endorsing it. But the effected party may never get to meet the manufacturer. \n\n Do not take any pills to lose weight. It will only bring on another problem ,,,Addiction. Walk 2-3 miles at least 3-4 times out of week and you will see huge difference. Also, try grapefruit juice.. \n\nSleep well. go to bed earlier and up earlier. Exercise in the morning when you wake up, not in the evening before bed. 7 hours of GOOD sleep is a must.\n\n Occupy yourself with a hobby that keeps your attention for a long period of time. A hobby like this keeps your mind focused and gives less of a chance for snacking from boredom.Keep working out, drink water a lot, eat 5 to 6 meals a day but in small quantities, vegtables are important specially cucumber and lattice, fruits not be eaten after meals except by 2 to 3 hours, minimize the starch quantities in your meals lots of salad is important, your last meal must be before you sleep by 2 to 3 hours\nthe most important thing is you don't lose patient wait and have a strong will to be as what you want. \n\nalso with all these aside try drinking green tea... it helps inner system work faster... good luck!!!
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Yes...and know of others who did as well...the stuff is handed out like candy, we all want a quick fix, or to believe we are messed up and need help... but really, we need our loving friends and family, physical activity, creative outlets (journalling, art, ) and maybe sharing with others in a supportive setting. You are not alone here! I never went higher than the 34.5 starter dose, experienced panic attacks, more anxiety and irrational thinking than ever...I just realized I needed to accept whatever apin I was going through, grieve, weep, heal and move on. I tossed the stuff and went to a homeopath instead...and keep active! Natural endorphins will get you through in the end...best wishes.