Posted by johnLA on November 26, 2013, at 22:44:49
In reply to low dose steroids for depression, posted by johnLA on November 26, 2013, at 22:30:23
here is the link to long term low dose steroid use;
i mentioned my reaction to prednisone to my proc and he said i should talk to my gp. i'm thinking he wouldn't want to touch it since he knows only the 'bad' stuff one hears about prednisone.
i have gone on some sites where people are taking steroids long term. the side effects below 5mg daily seem far less than those needing higher amounts for their conditions. these people often mention 'energy' when describing how the steroid helps them. most are on it for pain.
i also plan on talking to doctors outside of psychiatry who rx prednisone regularly to get their thoughts on all this.
all i can say is the last time i went to the gym, met with friends w/enthusiasm, and felt 'well' was while i was on the prednisone...
i'll keep you all posted.
john
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