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i have been on prednisolone for quite a while now because of my asthma.
the bad news is that i have become a balloon and i am swollen my face, my feet, my tummy...of GOD am so depressed because of it.....

please please please can you advise me what to do to counteract the side effects.

am on 30mg daily till friday the 23.07.10, then for 1 week i will be on 25mg, then on 20 for 1 week, then on 15 mg for 1 week, then on 10mg, then 5mg.

i do not know what to do.....is it too much of steroids.... please help me.
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replied February 21st, 2011
I feel pretty bummed out about those side effects too. Increased appetite as well too. & other awful side effects as too that I can't stand any longer. I'm taking 100 mg per day. It really sucks.

Hang in there. Stay strong. You're beautiful.

Take care,
Nikki.
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