Every month, THE HARTE OF HEALTH, as a public service, will inforn you of the specific dangers of a medication. Could be just approved, could be used for decades, probably prescribed, but could be just over-the-counter.

A century or more ago, Dr. Eli Lilly (of the HUGE Lilly Pharmaceuticals) said: “Show me a drug without side effects, and I will tell you that it is NOT a drug!” READ, LEARN, and BEWARE!

Prednisone

An old drug, used to damp down inflammation, which is part and parcel of many conditions, including:

Prednisone is used to treat a variety of inflammatory, autoimmune, and hormonal conditions. It works by suppressing the body’s immune response and reducing inflammation.

  • Severe allergic conditions
  • Certain disorders of your skin, hormonal system, digestive tract, blood, nervous system, eyes, kidneys, or lungs
  • Certain types of cancer
  • Rheumatoid arthritis

Dr. William Boyd refers to “corticosteroid therapy” as “THE REFUGE OF THE DESTITUTE!”

Severe Allergic Reactions

  • Breathing problems or wheezing
  • Racing heart
  • Fever or general ill feeling
  • Swollen lymph nodes
  • Swelling of the face, lips, mouth, tongue, or throat
  • Trouble swallowing or throat tightness
  • Itching, skin rash, or pale red bumps on the skin called hives
  • Nausea or vomiting
  • Dizziness, feeling lightheaded, or fainting
  • Stomach cramps
  • Joint pain

Reduced Adrenal Function.

  • Nausea and vomiting
  • Weakness, tiredness, or lack of energy
  • Low blood pressure

Cushing’s Syndrome.

  • A rounded, rosy color of the face
  • Weight gain, especially in the upper body
  • A fat buildup in the upper back or base of the neck
  • Thinning skin that bruises easily
  • Feeling very weak or tired
  • Depression or anxiety
  • High blood sugar
  • High blood pressure
  • Sleep problems

High Blood Sugar

  • Thirsty more than usual
  • Peeing more than usual
  • Increase in hunger
  • Tiredness
  • Feeling sick to your stomach
  • Confusion
  • Your breath smelling fruity

Infections.

Burning or stinging when you pee

  • Cough or coughing up blood
  • Fever, sweats, chills, or muscle aches
  • Shortness of breath
  • Diarrhea or stomach pain
  • Weight loss

Reactivated Infections

Increased Blood Pressure (Hypertension). Sudden severe headache

  • Chest pain
  • Dizziness or confusion
  • Trouble breathing
  • Nausea or vomiting
  • Blurry or other changes to vision
  • Anxiety
  • Buzzing in the ears
  • Nosebleed
  • Feeling of skipped heartbeats

Mood Changes. Prednisone can cause changes in your mental status, including mood swings, personality changes, and depression. It can make you nuts!

Weak Bones.

Vision Problems. Cloudy or foggy vision

  • Nearsightedness
  • Changes in how you see colors
  • Problems with glare (such as traffic lights when driving at night)
  • Loss of vision
  • Eye pain or redness
  • Severe headache or vomiting
  • Seeing bright, colorful circles around lights (vision halos)

Slowed Growth in Children.

Muscle Problems

  • Muscle pain, stiffness, or cramps
  • Muscle spasms
  • Low energy levels or feeling easily tired, especially with activity

DOES THIS DRUG CURE YOU, OR HEAL YOU? No! No drug does. The best that it can do is to manage your symptoms, and control the progression of your disease or injury. No drug can promote Health. Every drug takes away from Health. REALIZE that, while a drug may be necessary or beneficial, under certain circumstances, there is ALWAYS a cost to your health!

WANT HEALTH? The #1 thing is to get your brain and nervous system free of interference. There is only one path for that… regular, wellness chiropractic care. There is no drug, no exercize, no massage that can do that. Only gentle, specific, scientific chiropractic adjustments!