Can I take presidone

rebecca B.
on 12/6/16 1:07 am - detroit, MI

RNY on 01/08/07

I been dx with fibrolmagia after 7 yes since bypass .Dr prescribed presidone . I need to know if it's ssfe.

Grim_Traveller
on 12/6/16 2:35 am

RNY on 08/21/12

I'm 95 percent sure it's a steroid, not an NSAID. Steroids are generally safe for us.

6'3" tall, male.

Highest weight was 475. RNY on 08/21/12. Current weight: 198.

M1 -24; M2 -21; M3 -19; M4 -21; M5 -13; M6 -21; M7 -10; M8 -16; M9 -10; M10 -8; M11 -6; M12 -5.

SkinnyScientist
on 12/6/16 4:57 am

Not an MD nor do I play one at work.

But here is what the ASMBS has to say:

"Some surgeons advise limiting the use of NSAIDs after sleeve gastrectomy and adjustable gastric banding as well. Corticosteroids (such as prednisone) can also cause ulcers and poor healing but may be necessary in some situations."

https://asmbs.org/patients/life-after-bariatric-surgery

So, I would advise that this is a situation in which your prescribing Doctor get on the phone with your Bariatric surgeon or his PA or other qualified member of his staff.

You dont want ulcers, but the ASMBS thinks that in some situations prednisone may be used ..I think it depends for how long. Since Fibromaligia is chronic, prednisolone may not be the best choice because you probably wont be able to take it forever.

My two cents. Use lots of salt.

RNY Surgery: 12/31/2013;

Current weight (2/27/2015) 139lbs, ~14% body fat

Three pounds below Goal!!! Yay !

Snoopybaby
on 12/7/16 11:42 am

Prednisone is not a nsaid

It's a steriod totally different kind of medication I am a nurse

H.A.L.A B.
on 12/6/16 5:24 am

RNY on 05/14/08

Fibromyalgia can be linked to bacteria overgrowth in our small intestine. SIBO. As RNY we are prone to SIBO.

I know I have it.

Make your doc aware of that. There is a very clear link. Treating SIBO can make the fibromyalgia pain my0uch less. A proper diet to control SIBO can limit the pain and other symptoms.

https://www.google.com/search?q=sibo+fibromyalgia&oq=sibo+fy bromy&aqs=chrome.1.69i57j0.4607j0j4&client=tablet-android-ve rizon&sourceid=chrome-mobile&ie=UTF-8

http://www.davishealthcenter.com/sibo/

One study showed that 100% of people with fibromyalgia test positive for SIBO.¹⁶

Pimentel M, Wallace D, Hallegua D, et al. A link between irritable bowel syndrome and fibromyalgia may be related to findings on lactulose breath testing. Annals of the Rheumatic Diseases. 2004;63(4):450-452. doi:10.1136/ard.2003.011502.

Hala. RNY 5/14/2008; Happy At Goal =HAG

"I can eat or do anything I want to - as long as I am willing to deal with the consequences"

"Failure is not falling down, It is not getting up once you fell... So pick yourself up, dust yourself off, and start all over again...."

chris_ruff
on 12/6/16 11:38 am

RNY on 04/07/09 with

here's my non-doctor-self take on prednisone. it's a corticosteroid, not an NSAID. steroids have their own nasty set of side effects (in all people, nit just WLS people), so i would not agree to take a steroid long term unless there were zero other options. i might consider it for an acute, short-term issue.

if you google prednisone, you'll find a laundry list of associated side effects...including weight gain. what are your other options?

--Christina

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