Anonymous
Post 10/04/2015 11:18     Subject: Re:If you have taken a low-dose of prednisone for sinus inflammation
OP here. OMG, 9:07. I'm done with Afrin after one-time use. Thank you for sharing that link.
Anonymous
Post 10/04/2015 09:17     Subject: Re:If you have taken a low-dose of prednisone for sinus inflammation
Anonymous wrote:Thanks 11:29. Do you get side effects from the prednisone?



I took it for inflammation in one of my ears. I did the tapering dose and it made me incredibly hungry like the doctor said it might. I haven't been that hungry since I was pregnant. It lasted from the 4th day of the meds until a week or so after I was done taking them. I gained a few lbs.
Anonymous
Post 10/04/2015 09:07     Subject: Re:If you have taken a low-dose of prednisone for sinus inflammation
Anonymous wrote:OP here. I tried Afrin yesterday and it seemed to help quite a bit (knock on wood) but it says you should't use it for more than three days at a time. Anyone know why you can't use it for longer than three days?

http://www.nytimes.com/2006/03/14/health/14spra.html?_r=0
Anonymous
Post 10/04/2015 08:36     Subject: Re:If you have taken a low-dose of prednisone for sinus inflammation
OP here. I tried Afrin yesterday and it seemed to help quite a bit (knock on wood) but it says you should't use it for more than three days at a time. Anyone know why you can't use it for longer than three days?
Anonymous
Post 10/03/2015 16:09     Subject: Re:If you have taken a low-dose of prednisone for sinus inflammation
Anonymous wrote:What causes the problem in the first place if it isn't an infection?

It could be a lot of things. Allergies are a common culprit. Or sometimes you get an infection and the inflammation/congestion just is very slow to clear, even after the infection is gone. If you continue to have issues, I recommend seeing an ENT.
Anonymous
Post 10/03/2015 14:41     Subject: Re:If you have taken a low-dose of prednisone for sinus inflammation
OP again. DCUM can be so helpful. I feel like I can't breathe out of my nose and it is making me feel like I can't breathe in general.

I will follow-up with my GP and start the prednisone.

What causes the problem in the first place if it isn't an infection?
Anonymous
Post 10/03/2015 13:56     Subject: If you have taken a low-dose of prednisone for sinus inflammation
The taper dose isn't going to give you the side effects that long-term high doses will, and they will make you feel much better quickly.
Anonymous
Post 10/03/2015 13:14     Subject: If you have taken a low-dose of prednisone for sinus inflammation
It's really not as bad as some people say! I've probably taken it 8 times in 6 years. I hope you feel better!
Anonymous
Post 10/03/2015 12:39     Subject: Re:If you have taken a low-dose of prednisone for sinus inflammation
OP here. Thank you so much! I think I need the prednisone.
Anonymous
Post 10/03/2015 12:05     Subject: If you have taken a low-dose of prednisone for sinus inflammation
Not at that dose. At higher doses, I can feel crappy, but I usually don't notice anything at this level. And it's only 5 days.
Anonymous
Post 10/03/2015 11:54     Subject: Re:If you have taken a low-dose of prednisone for sinus inflammation
Thanks 11:29. Do you get side effects from the prednisone?
Anonymous
Post 10/03/2015 11:29     Subject: If you have taken a low-dose of prednisone for sinus inflammation
Generally I do a tapering dose for 5-7 days, usually starting at 24-30 mg on day 1.
Anonymous
Post 10/02/2015 20:46     Subject: If you have taken a low-dose of prednisone for sinus inflammation
DH has been on for 7 years now for a chronic illness. No issues so far.
Anonymous
Post 10/02/2015 20:19     Subject: If you have taken a low-dose of prednisone for sinus inflammation
Anonymous wrote:What dose did you take and for how long?

Thanks in advance!
I refused the prescription. I haven't heard good things about it.
Anonymous
Post 10/02/2015 19:59     Subject: If you have taken a low-dose of prednisone for sinus inflammation
What dose did you take and for how long?

Thanks in advance!