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May 17, 2006
Mood Swing
I have this crazy allergic reaction to something - we can't figure out what it is - that gives me these lovely rashes on my neck, face, arms, tummy, legs. So the doctor prescribes me mass quantities of prednisone - and it is working. The rashes are disappearing.
However, I feel like a crazy person. I can't sleep, I'm tense, I'm nervous, I'm sad, I'm sure my blood pressure is way up - because of the medication. Fortunately, I take less every day, so I hope to be back to normal in another week, but my heart totally goes out to all of those who take prednisone every day of their lives - bless you all!
Posted by Beth at May 17, 2006 6:27 AM
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Except for the rash it sounds like menopause. Or really bad PMS. ;)
Hope you get weaned off the pred quickly and are back to normal soon... {{Hugs}}
Posted by: pam at May 17, 2006 7:56 AM
Probably something you stirred up in the remodel. Didn't you mention a patch of sub-floor you had to replace? If there was any mold there that could be the culprit.
I believe John mentioned that your lovely new flooring is of a type that doesn't use nasty adhesives so that's probably not it, but anything else chemical that you might have gotten on the back of a (gloved?) hand and then managed to wipe across your face / neck...
Good wishes on getting done with the meds ASAP!
Posted by: KCSteve at May 17, 2006 3:30 PM
I agree with KCSteve - it sounds like a reaction, and really like a mold allergy. Our subfloor was covered with it when we ripped up the basement carpet. I had such a strong reaction that I honestly would've preferred death.
Posted by: Venomous Kate at May 17, 2006 5:46 PM
welcome to steroids....
Are you gonna do a scratch test?
Posted by: caltechgirl at May 17, 2006 6:42 PM
Oh boy! That's no fun. I do so hope that it all gets figured out soon! Feel better!
Posted by: Richmond at May 20, 2006 9:52 AM