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Prednisone is an anti-inflammatory steroid. It often leaves the user with an uncomfortable amount of energy and causes trouble sleeping. It is sometimes used to treat inflammations that occur with allergies or asthma. In Crohn’s, it is used to boost other medicines and help them be more effective. The side effects are rough. Users often … Continue reading “Prednisone – The Crohn’s Saga Part 5”
As seen in Prednisone, this drug is no joke. Sleep is often difficult due to the uncomfortable amount of energy the drug creates. My schedule is generally to be hyper-productive for about 36 hours, be a zombie for another 12, then sleep for about 16 hours. Prednisone is great for getting chores done around the … Continue reading “Prednisone Part 2 – The Crohn’s Saga Part 8”
So much to share about prednisone. It’s common knowledge that prednisone gives you energy and increases your appetite. It is not as well known that it also can stimulate hair growth. So why isn’t it marketed and used as a treatment for that? Easy. It’s poison that destroys your body with longterm use. Prednisone also bloats … Continue reading “Prednisone Part 3 – The Crohn’s Saga Part 22”
Ah, another comic about prednisone. As I mentioned last time, a person shouldn’t be on prednisone for longer than 3 months. At this point, I’d been on it for about 4 months and it was really starting to do quite a number on me. My health was declining rapidly and I still couldn’t sleep. This meant … Continue reading “Prednisone Part 4 – The Crohn’s Saga Part 26”
So Tired depicts my relationship with sleep these days. I don’t know if it’s the prednisone, Crohn’s Disease, depression, or the fact that I overthink everything, but I’m not sleeping well. During the day, I’m exhausted and every third thought is about going back to bed. But, the second I switch the light off, my … Continue reading “So Tired – The Crohn’s Saga Part 10”
