Just had my first Pred meltdown!

[georgiegirl]

And it wasn't pretty...thought I was doing alright on this stuff, but maybe not quite as well as I thought!

Every time I look in the mirror I do a double take cause I barely recognise the face looking back at me. It's all distorted and my mouth and eyes look sunken in as my cheeks are all puffed out. Everyone I know is looking at me funny and I just want to announce to the whole world that I don't really look like this!!! Of course ppl that I know well know what's going on, but I can't just start a conversation with "have you ever heard of prednisone?"

So this morning I cried uncontrollably for about an hour. Poor hubby just didn't know what to do. And knowing that partly it's the drugs making me feel unstable doesn't help any...

Plus, to make things worse, it's hubby's work xmas party tonight. Cruise on Sydney Harbour, all food and drink included. And I just couldn't face the thought of more people staring at me. Or trying to be social. And my eyes are still all puffy from all the crying!!! So he went on his own, poor thing.

Anyway, just wanted to vent a little. I know you all understand...

 

[Lulu]

aww you poor thing. so sorry you are feeling like that. I am on similar meds to you, mesal 2 tablets twice a day (down from 4 twice a day), 100mg of Imuran a day and have been on Pred for nearly 4 weeks now. Started at 50mg a day and now down to 37.5 day. Next week will go down to 25mg a day.

Unlike you though I feel great. No side effects at all except a slightly fuller face but I wouldnt say it is the classic moon face. Oh I have been eating everything in sight so have been utilizing the extra energy by running to try to keep my weight in check.

Hope your side effects subside with the tapering off the pred and you will be back to your usual self soon. Great that your husband is so understanding

 

[Kathryn]

When the crazy comes, you just have to go with it. Crying, yelling, screaming, get it out and then let yourself relax. It sucks that your husband went to the holiday party without you but I'm sure he understands and we all get self-conscious of the chipmunk cheek epidemic.

I hope you feel better soon!

-Kathryn

 

[georgiegirl]

Well feeling much better today. And I'm glad he went - I just needed some time on my own. It also didn't seem fair to make him miss out just cause I was down.

 

[IBD]

Reminds me of a similar situation I had. It sucks because I really wanted to go on the trip too, but there was no way I could let my girlfriend stay with me instead of going off enjoying herself!
I'm here with you!