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Is it ok to have an epidural for a surgery while taking short term prednisone?
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Can taking short term Prednisone for poison ivy cause an increase in your albumin in the urine?
I was diagnosed with diabetes 3 years ago and have been on Glucophage 500 mg. BID. I recently took Prednisone short term for poison ivy. My labs showed alot of protein in my urine. Do you think the Prednisone did this?
Once off Prednisone will you go back to how you were before you began taking Prednisone?
Generally, after taking prednisone for a short while, the condition will be resolved. Your appetite will return to normal and you won't be eating everything in sight and retaining water from eating salt. If prednisone is used for long term permanent conditions, then after a while, the effects of your condition will reappear. Depends on the disease, really and also what you mean by going "back to how you were before you began taking prednisone." If you mean, "are there permanent side effects from taking prednisone?" the answer is: long term usage and frequent short term usage of steroids will affect your bones...makes them brittle, but if you are healthy you will rebuild your bone mass. If you have Addison's disease and you go off the medication, you will have a return of symptoms.
Why do you take Prednisone for gout?
Prednisone is an anti informatory part of the problem with gout isinflammation. Prednisone is also a steroid. Take with food or milk to avoid tummy trouble . If you are taking a high dose for a week or less, you may get very hungry or very cranky . Be aware it's the drug, and talk to yourself sharply. It's only for a short time, but can take you by surprise if not warned.
Can you take Prednisone indefinitely for COPD?
Some people don't have a choice with their health issues so they have to take prednisone for an extended period of time. I would not suggest taking prednisone indefinitely unless your condition is extremely bad, and that is your only option. As a short-term medication, prednisone can be extremely beneficial for various condition. Long-term, however, it has some serious side effects including: Bone weakness/osteoporosis Bleeding in stomach/intestines Diabetes Low calcium Thin skin Muscle problems Nerve disease Enlarged liver Seizures Hallucination Ulcers Pancreatic inflammation Blood clots See the related link for more side effects of prednisone.
Who gives an epidural?
An epidural is normally given by an anesthesiologist, although the obstetrician is well qualified to also perform it. And an epidural, especially nowadays, is not necessarily given for "difficult" births. It is, like you said, a pain relief measure. It can, however, only be given during a short window of time. Given too soon, it can slow labor down. And given too late can cause problems also.
What are the routine medical procedures after you have already tried epidural?
Sounds like to have sufficient pain to require treatment by a pain specialist [anesthesiologist], if you are not already being treated by one. There are many treatments available short of surgery, such as narcotics, antiseizure medications that seem to reduce pain, rhizotomy [freezing or burning nerves at the facet level]...
What are short term effects on Vicodin?
Sorry to say it but thier are no short term effects, they are very addictive & will ruin your life before you know it! I started out taking tha liguid after a surgery & after it was gone....I found myself addicted! There are some short term effects but turn into long term effects & before you know it you will be addicted even if your taking them as prescribed by a dr you will still end up having a problem with them after a short period of use!
Whats a short term health risk for cosmetic surgery?
The short term health risk for cosmetic surgery includes infection at the surgical site and a slight risk of death during the surgery. Other short term risks include scarring and puckering of the incision site.
What are the short-term health risks of plastic surgery?
The short term health risks of plastic surgery is infection and feeling ill. A lot of patients will have flu like symptoms after plastic surgery and are at high risk of skin infections.
Is Prednisone safe for children?
Prednisone has many terrible affects, including weight gain, depression, and acne. In children, I may be wrong, but I believe it also can stunt growth. I would not recommend prednisone long term for your child unless it is absolutely necessary, short term it is acceptable because there is not enough time for the side affects to really take hold.
How can you lose twenty pounds in the week?
Short of surgery you can't
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no
