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Yes Sue

Thats them

but I got to take 8, for 5 days

Decided I dont like my doc now, want to see yours instead

lol

Miind you dont care as long as I feel better

Jan x

Jan
Has your doctor given you Prednisolone 5mg.

Well your Brinchitis must be worse than mine.

Hugs
Suexxxxx

Thanks Everyone

appricate the tips and advice

Jan x

I had steroids for three days with each of my last 4 chemo's, they gave me loads of energy..so I think I burnt off any weight gain, cos I still only weigh-in at 7 stone something!

It's true, as Shirley says, that chemo dosage is tailored to your height/weight ratio, but I don't think being a bigger person makes it more effective. I hope not anyway!

My son is on steroids almost permanently as he has Crohn's disease, and they have made him very "puffy", I hate it as he doesn't look the same as he did. But that is after taking them long-term.

I wouldn't worry about taking them for only a few days, but if you can take the last dose before 2pm then they won't keep you awake half the night!

Dee
x

Sue

How come you only have to take 6

I got to take 8

I want to see your doc in future

Jan x

You have done nothing wrong Kind Sir

LOL

Jan x

The fault is entirely mine .................. please forgive me.

L

Jan
I am steroids(6 little red ones once a day for 5 days) for Bronchitis.

Yes they do make you hungry but just eat a piece of fruit.
That;s what I do and it does stave of hunger pangsand also good for you.

Hope your better soon.
Hugs
Suexxx

I was on steroids for a blood disorder and I can honestly say, I was starving all the time. In the hospital, when the menu came round asking you to choose the next days food, I was always asking for extras, and the gr8 chef there, always obliged.

Whirley
xx

Robin

Why have you deleted babe

It was fun

pmsl

Jan x

Deana

I am on 8 x 5mgs a day (to be taken in the morning)
for 5 days

I have bronchitus

Thanks

Jan x

I fear that my dearest host has got me all wrong .......................... for I only ever say what I most mean.

Yours,

L

Yes Jan they can do but don't worry it will wear off I am on some at the mo.
Tell you the truth it is nice to feel like eating properly.
Hope you soon better.
Germaine
x

I really should have read this closer.

sorry girls, and good luck with your treatment....

I'm good after 6 years... touch wood.
Going next week for an endoscopy!!

Deanna X

Jan do you mean that you are on them..... 5mgs a day? Or 5Mg tablets a day? (the little red ones?)

If yo are on them for a week.... do not worry, you may feel the need to eat a bit more, bit it is only for a week to two weeks.
Also there will be no long term side effects.

the side effects don't show for a short time like that.

When you have to have them long term..... now THAT is different.
Good luck on them. Why did he/she give you them? A chest infection?

Deanna X

Robin

Do you ever answer anything without being cryptic


PMSL

Jan x

Will be keeping everything crossed for her Shirley

Jan x

Thanks Jan
Shes now one year down the line from her last chemo and on 6 monthly checks now for two year s then once a year for the next two and that takes her to five years when they say CURED..

Shirley

Robin

I have a touch of bronchitus, I really dont get what you are infering

I am normally a healthy person#

So please explain

Jan x

Yes, we dont take them but one of our animals does (for life) and whilst the appetite steadies out eventually - if we need to up the dose her hunger increases - but thats good as when she is poorly she goes off her food.