Hi everyone: I was diagnosed with Crohn's about 8 weeks ago after a second colonscopy and several years of problems. When I first started the Prednisone I was so emotional and moody I could hardly function. Then the eating started and I can't stop. I can't sleep, have my heart pounding and shortness of breath. Profuse sweating and general uncomfortableness in general. Can barely function at work. I started at 40 mg, down 10 mg every week until now I'm on 10 mg and then will go down to 5 mg (so only two weeks left). Last week my throat started feeling like it was closing and I was worried I was having an allergic reaction and almost called 911. Took a Reactine which didn't help. Realized that for several hours every day my throat felt swollen and just assumed this was another side effect. Yesterday and today my throat and glands were so swollen I could barely swallow and now my below my left ear is also very swollen and sore. I took some Advil which helped for a few hours. I haven't seen anyone mention this side effect here on this board. I'm seeing my doctor on Wed but curious if anyone else has had this happen to them. The pred worked on my symptoms for the first 2 weeks and then stopped. This is the worst drug I have every taken in my life. I will never take it again. The side effects far outweigh the good in my case. I should be starting Humira in the next few weeks and am really nervous about that as well. Any help anyone can offer me?
Thanks in advance!
Thanks in advance!