Let's talk about Prednisone, The Good the Bad and the Ugly

Season 1, Episode 171,   Dec 13, 2022, 06:03 PM

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Prednisone can be a life saving medication, especially in allergic reactions and autoimmune disorders. Today we will discuss how it works and how to approach the side effects some may have.

When you have to take prednisone, many will complain of having the munchies and are gaining weight. Let's learn today how to combat those hormonal changes and help explain why a burst of energy occurs when taking prednisone. With Children, you may see them more active than they had been all month...yes, these are normal effects.

While Prednisone's side effects can be serious, used in the right amounts it is life altering and life saving. Many patients who are on long term physiological prednisone, actually do not loose weight, however their adrenal glands do not produce the hormone that makes cortisol, very similiar to prednisone and they need the medication to be able to function. Many patients with CMV or EBV also share that they felt normal while taking prednisone, because they finally had energy back.  Learn more today how prednisone can affect you.

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Hosts Michael Herzing (@mikeherzing and @let'stalkwheels and Dr. Liza Leal @everydayhealthhacker