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Im on day 4 of prednisone. my chest is tight and my stomach is cramping. i have a headache and im feeling anxious. is this normal?

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Dr. James Burns answered

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Not certain why: you are taking prednisone. The "stomach cramping" could represent one of the common side effects of steroids which is gastritis or inflammation of the stomach lining. As soon as possible consult with the person treating you as to the diagnosis and only take prednisone with food and preferentially with something like zantac or famotidine daily.

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Answered 4/20/2019

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A member asked:

Im on day 4 of prednisone. my chest is tight and my stomach is cramping. i have a headache and im feeling anxious. is this normal?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. James Burns answered

Dr Modi agreed

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