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can prednisone stunt my growth?

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Prednisone: If you are 50 you have stopped growing and indeed likely shrinking in height. Prednisone may causes vertebral collapse if used for long time at high dose. Lets do 2nd opinion.

Question 2

can prednisone treat a puffy uppereyelid?

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Sometimes: If it is due to an allergic reaction or a bug bite, it can. If it is secondary to an infection, do not use it.

Question 3

how long can prednisone be in your system?

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Depends!: Prednisone has a pre conversion half life off one hour. Prednisone is a converted into prednisolone, which also has "steroid" effects! its plasma half life as Prednisolone is 2-3 hours. So the total effect a duration of 18-36 hours. But once its out of your system it takes a while for your system to re-regulate itself as well.

Question 4

can prednisone be used for mythamia gravis?

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Myasthenia gravis?: Myasthenia gravis can be treated with prednisone.There are several therapies available to help reduce and improve muscle weakness. Medications used to treat the disorder include anticholinesterase agents such as Neostigmine and pyridostigmine, which help improve neuromuscular transmission and increase strength. Immunosuppressive drugs such as cyclosporine, and azathioprine may be used. Surgery to.

Question 5

for what length of time can prednisone stay in your system?

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Longer than it seems: Prednisone has a pre conversion half life off one hour. Prednisone is a converted into prednisolone, which also has "steroid" effects! its plasma half life as Prednisolone is 2-3 hours. So the total effect a duration of 18-36 hours. But once its out of your system it takes a while for your system to re-regulate itself as well.

Question 6

can prednisone make a person tired?

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Yes but why on pred: It depends  why you are on prednisone. That may be the reason for your fati gue. Prednisone can interfere  with quality sleep and this can cause fatigue.  You can discuss your fatigue  with your physician. Often daytime fatigue is due to poor quality of sleep and  a sleep study may help.

Question 7

can prednisone cause alt levels to increase?

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Yes: Increases in ast, alt, and alkaline phosphatase have been reported. The elevations are usually small and reverse when Prednisone is discontinued.  Long-term use of Prednisone can lead to fatty liver which can also increase enzymes.

Question 8

can prednisone cause problems with the thryoid?

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Not likely: B"sd  In severe  hyperthyroidism corticosteroids like prednisone may be given with one reason being to decrease the conversion of  thyroxine (T4) to its active form liothyronine (T3).   Steroids also suppress the pituitary thyroid stimulating hormone, TSH, often seen in "sick thyroid" syndrome but this  usualy does not result in hypothryoidism as uptake of T3 by cells is higher. here to discuss

Question 9

can prednisone help with inflammation for any type of inflammation?

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Yes and no: Prednisone technically helps with all inflammation and decreases inflammatory reaction. Does it help all? No. If you try to give Prednisone to people with GI inflammation other than what we call inflammatory bowel disease it does not help. For example, gastritis, wherein the lining is inflamed and eroded, it will decrease the repairing by the inflammatory cells and worsen it. It's immunosuppressiv.

Question 10

can prednisone cause someone to become extremely tired out of nowhere?

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Yes, talk to doc: High-dose prednisone can cause many side effects. You may get hyper or very tired, euphoric or depressed. When it is stopped, you may feel even more tired.
If you have been on prednisone for many months, your adrenal gland may stop working leading to a transient adrenal failure.  Note also that the disease condition for which prednisone is prescribed may be be a factor. Call your doc.

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