Ok so I'm sure several of you are aware of my growing obsession with the possibility of taking prednisone. I can't help it, apart from my last flare-up, knock on wood, I've felt fine and dandy. And now I learn I may have to take prednisone which may make me sicker than I have been for a while now?
It seems almost everyone has been prescribed pred. So I guess I'm asking:
1. Is this the most common medication prescribed for Crohn's?
2. (yes I've asked before) How likely is a doctor to take into account I'm already significantly overweight (remedying this though) so can't really afford to put on any more
3. Is this mostly prescribed for flare-ups (as has been suggested) and if so am I likely to have other options?
4. On what criteria is this or other medications decided on for patients?
5. IS IT AVOIDABLE??? I FEEL FINE (apart from a little crazy and a lot upset!)
Thank you for listening, stay tuned for more panic and rants from yours truly.
It seems almost everyone has been prescribed pred. So I guess I'm asking:
1. Is this the most common medication prescribed for Crohn's?
2. (yes I've asked before) How likely is a doctor to take into account I'm already significantly overweight (remedying this though) so can't really afford to put on any more
3. Is this mostly prescribed for flare-ups (as has been suggested) and if so am I likely to have other options?
4. On what criteria is this or other medications decided on for patients?
5. IS IT AVOIDABLE??? I FEEL FINE (apart from a little crazy and a lot upset!)
Thank you for listening, stay tuned for more panic and rants from yours truly.