Predisolone ( Steriods) and stomach protector tabs

[CambsAlways]

Hi I’m on steriods n have been for 11 years anyone else on pred, if so which stomach protector have you been given, I’m having lots of stomach pain under left rib right across to right rib , pressure pain anyone else similar

[Bbq1]

Omeprazole is good. I use it for stomach condition. Not on pred now but have been in the past. Also mebeverine.

[MuddledUpAgain]

I was given omeprazole when I was prescribed prednisolone.

[time4anothername]

11 years on Pred, that is really hard, do you get properly monitored by the prescribing team for all the side effects that brings?. Omeprazole is usual, although that can bring its own problems long term. There are also gastro resistant Pred tablets that disolve lower in the gut but they are not suitable for all conditions.

[anormalperson]

I was given omeprazole too, I buy nexium though and seems to do the job

[CambsAlways]

Yes I do timeforanothername well I say I do I certainly did blood checked regularly, and saw my consultant twice year but since covid my drs said I had to wait for few weeks for my bloods longer, I’ve had one now last month, have had my consultant cancel my appointment and goodness knows when I will see him again, yes I’m on omperazole,

[CambsAlways]

I also take azathrioprine which also has its bad side effects too

[Pineapplemonkey]

@CambsAlways what side effects do you get from Azathioprine? I’ve been on it for a few years now and luckily haven’t noticed any. Was on pred previously with Omeprazole and those tablets I can’t remember the name of (something acid possibly) that you take once a week for bones I think as long term pred use can affect your bones apparently?

[CambsAlways]

Hair thinning, and nausea, little warts

[CambsAlways]

Sorry should have put pineapplemonkey in the above thread, I used to have lovely thick hair but it’s very thin at the top and frazzled

[Pineapplemonkey]

On reflection Then maybe I do have some side effects, I’ve just forgotten about them/ got used to them. I have thin hair and the texture has changed - really frizzy, Frizz Ease is my friend nowadays! I’m sure it’s made weight loss more difficult as well but my gp/consultants say that isn’t a side effect

[CambsAlways]

Yes I had forgotten that one, weight gain