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Yes, I felt the same effect with prednisone. Just plain grouchy and irritable. SharonAnn Jun 2015 #1
I thank you for that discription. My severely disabled daughter took prednisone for years to try to jwirr Jun 2015 #27
It depends on the drug. Millions are on anti hypertensive medications still_one Jun 2015 #2
Thanx - I recovered with some leftover lung damage. My concern is obviously for NYC_SKP blm Jun 2015 #4
Did you notice his posts after Sandy Hook? After Charlie Hebdo? KittyWampus Jun 2015 #35
no….actually, I am unaware there was a problem there…. blm Jun 2015 #39
I was on prednisone for two weeks bigwillq Jun 2015 #3
I was on steroids for a few weeks and it completely changed me. bravenak Jun 2015 #5
Imagine 2 months or 2years. I can't imagine past the 4 months I dealt with it. blm Jun 2015 #7
That must have been a trying time. bravenak Jun 2015 #9
I feel positive that is the issue with the most recently banned member. blm Jun 2015 #10
I think so too. bravenak Jun 2015 #11
I have been on prednisone on and off BronxBoy Jun 2015 #14
That is classic 'Pred-Head' blm Jun 2015 #18
or it's other name Horse with no Name Jun 2015 #58
lolol blm Jun 2015 #61
not weed, been on that medication for 20+ years... snooper2 Jun 2015 #6
heheh…and THAT is why it should be legal…..everywhere. blm Jun 2015 #8
Back in the day we called that being a Dead Head. bluesbassman Jun 2015 #29
and still do….. blm Jun 2015 #31
already addressed Romeo.lima333 Jun 2015 #12
can you expound on that? blm Jun 2015 #21
sorry for being cryptic my op said that i think that maybe nyc_skip was going thru the same pain Romeo.lima333 Jun 2015 #22
I haven't seen other OPs about this. blm Jun 2015 #23
no they were posts inside your post. i didnt read the replies before i posted. so i wrote what i Romeo.lima333 Jun 2015 #24
how awful for you! shanti Jun 2015 #13
It happens to MOST everyone who uses it. blm Jun 2015 #16
Corticosteroids act like hormones. NutmegYankee Jun 2015 #38
So sorry you had to endure this, blm MissDeeds Jun 2015 #15
Live and learn, then help others. blm Jun 2015 #25
Hell, if I drink a Red Bull it changes my personality! Have no idea why. Rex Jun 2015 #17
Nyquil gives me all those fun side effects on the bottle Scootaloo Jun 2015 #26
Wow - so far it never hit me like that. blm Jun 2015 #33
I totally agree with what you're saying. I've made a few remarks on DU that I wish I had not said. BlueJazz Jun 2015 #19
After 14 years here many have become family, even though I don't do blm Jun 2015 #20
I nearly moved into a hotel after two days of Ilsa Jun 2015 #28
I've been on various doses Nite Owl Jun 2015 #30
Exactly. Works great…..BUT……... blm Jun 2015 #32
Thank you so much for posting this. I feel awful for NYC_SKP. scarletwoman Jun 2015 #34
I've struggled with my health issues that pale in comparison to his, blm Jun 2015 #52
Sometimes a troll is just a troll. Interesting to see an over the internet diagnoses KittyWampus Jun 2015 #36
Kitty, I am submitting firsthand experience, as are others, and blm Jun 2015 #40
Pain and lack of proper UglyGreed Jun 2015 #37
Oh - did I forget to mention the Oxycodone? blm Jun 2015 #41
Was NYC taking UglyGreed Jun 2015 #43
He probably was - I cut back a lot myself so my body wouldn't become blm Jun 2015 #44
I like to use the UglyGreed Jun 2015 #45
heheh…..dependent sounds so………..dependent. blm Jun 2015 #50
Addicted is UglyGreed Jun 2015 #66
Sounds WAY better. blm Jun 2015 #67
so many people have crashed and burned here olddots Jun 2015 #42
I had the opposite effect when I was on Pred. Jamastiene Jun 2015 #46
That's the first I heard of that, but then, I was on other stuff for pain. blm Jun 2015 #47
I have De Quervain Syndrome in Jamastiene Jun 2015 #48
Funny how different human beings can be. Cortisone shots never worked on me - blm Jun 2015 #49
I hope you can get relief too. Jamastiene Jun 2015 #53
I've taken prednisone for many years off and on Horse with no Name Jun 2015 #59
Yes, I have personal experience with this. kcr Jun 2015 #51
After two head injuries...car accidents (not my fault)...I lost my ability to sleep. Everything libdem4life Jun 2015 #54
wishing you the best….we're here to listen if you need understanding audience. blm Jun 2015 #55
Thank you. Which forum? libdem4life Jun 2015 #56
Go to Health Forum - there are a number of sub-forums. blm Jun 2015 #62
Thanks. libdem4life Jun 2015 #63
Agreed. I have had some pretty signficant health issues over the last few years Horse with no Name Jun 2015 #57
Thank you for posting this. I've thought there was more to the story blm Jun 2015 #60
Prednisone: the greatest drug that ever gave you a buttload of side-effects Nac Mac Feegle Jun 2015 #64
there are a couple of things you can do Horse with no Name Jun 2015 #65
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