Gout

[happy daze john in oz]

Still have some of that bottled cider.
Must be 20 years old.
Better leave it where it is!

Try it in the car, if it works then do not drink it

[Dennis McGuckin]

Think I'll pass on that mate.
Eye sight bad enough as is.

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Try it in the car, if it works then do not drink it

Might be worth a try John, with the price of gasoline the way it is.

[David Williams]

I had a few bouts of gout a few years back.I was told by
a long time sufferer to drink Cider Vinegar from a health
store.I dont know if it was the cider Vinegar that did the
trick,but after a couple of bottles,it went,and as never come
back.I have my fingers crossed.Its worth a try,best of luck
as it worked for me.
David Williams

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Have you tried Cider Vinegar ?.
David Williams

[Gordon Turnbull]

I used to get it until they started me on the hormone drugs 5 years ago. Never had it since! Maybe a bit radical though :-)

[Doc Vernon]

Just came up with a new Drug that does not have any side effect (well this told to me by my Doctor) Its called Prednisone and by all reports seems to be a good thing!
Cheers

[Charlie Hannah]

Just came up with a new Drug that does not have any side effect (well this told to me by my Doctor) Its called Prednisone and by all reports seems to be a good thing!
Cheers

Vernon,Check side effects on Google heaps of them,I had them about eight months ago,(Panafcort Prednisone) and again just recently.Told by my doctor take for seven days then leave alone.I took them for Sinus problem fixed it up ok

[Captain Kong]

Anne and I have been on Prednisone, and we have Stopped using it.
read from the NHS document.................................
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Prednisolone (Prednisolone 2.5mg gastro-resistant tablets)






Prednisolone (Prednisolone 2.5mg gastro-resistant tablets)
Side effects
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Information specific to: Prednisolone 2.5mg gastro-resistant tablets .

Prednisolone (Pred-nisso-loan) is a medicine which is used in a number of conditions such as arthritis, The information in this Medicine Guide for Prednisolone varies according to the condition being treated and the particular preparation used.

Your medicine

Prednisolone is a corticosteroid. Prednisolone works by preventing or reducing inflammation. It is used to treat a number of conditions that are characterised by excessive inflammation.

Prednisolone suppresses the immune system and so can be used to treat autoimmune diseases. Prednisolone can help to prevent and to treat the rejection of transplanted organs. It can also be used in the treatment of certain types of cancers.

People who take corticosteroids for a long period of time are prone to infections as their immune system can become weak. These infections may be much more severe than they usually would be and the symptoms that would usually be used to identify such infections can be hidden. For this reason people who take Prednisolone must be careful to avoid exposure to infections such as chickenpox and measles whenever possible. If you have been exposed to chickenpox or measles, you must get immediate medical advice. You should continue to take your medicine unless your prescriber advises you to stop taking it.

Other information about Prednisolone:
•if you have been given a steroid warning card, make sure you carry it with you at all times while you are taking corticosteroids. These cards are normally given to you by your prescriber or by your pharmacist. If you are currently taking corticosteroids, or have taken them in the last year, you must tell everyone involved in prescribing you medicines and giving you medical treatment. This includes your doctor, dentist, nurse and pharmacist. You must make sure that they all know about your corticosteroid treatment.

Do not share your medicine with other people. It may not be suitable for them and may harm them.

The pharmacy label on your medicine tells you how much medicine you should take. It also tells you how often you should take your medicine. This is the dose that you and your prescriber have agreed you should take. You should not change the dose of your medicine unless you are told to do so by your prescriber.

If you feel that the medicine is making you unwell or you do not think it is working, then talk to your prescriber.

Whether this medicine is suitable for you

Prednisolone is not suitable for everyone and some people should never use it. Other people should only use it with special care. It is important that the person prescribing this medicine knows your full medical history.

Your prescriber may only prescribe this medicine with special care or may not prescribe it at all if you:
•are allergic or sensitive to or have had a reaction to any of the ingredients in the medicine
•are elderly
•are emotionally unstable
•are immunosuppressed
•are menopausal or postmenopausal
•are pregnant and have fluid retention or pre-eclampsia
•have an infection
•have been exposed to chickenpox, shingles or measles while you are taking Prednisolone
•have Cushing's disease
•have diabetes or a family history of diabetes
•have epilepsy or seizure disorders
•have eye or eyesight problems
•have had muscle problems caused by taking steroids
•have had psychoses caused by steroids
•have heart problems
•have high blood pressure
•have hypothyroidism
•have inflammatory bowel disease such as diarrhoea or intestinal problems
•have kidney problems
•have liver problems
•have muscular dystrophy
•have myasthenia gravis and are taking anticholinesterases
•have or have had affective disorders
•have or have had tuberculosis
•have osteoporosis
•have peptic ulcers
•have psychotic tendencies
•have thromboembolic problems

Furthermore the prescriber may only prescribe this medicine with special care or may not prescribe it at all for a child.

As part of the process of assessing suitability to take this medicine a prescriber may also arrange tests:
•to check that this medicine is not having any undesired effects

Over time it is possible that Prednisolone can become unsuitable for some people, or they may become unsuitable for it. If at any time it appears that Prednisolone has become unsuitable, it is important that the prescriber is contacted immediately.

[Ivan Cloherty]

If you read the 'possibility of side effects' on all the leaflets enclosed with your tablets you wouldn't take anything!

[happy daze john in oz]

If you read the 'possibility of side effects' on all the leaflets enclosed with your tablets you wouldn't take anything!

Bu in most cases you can get tablets to off set the side effects. Problem is you end up taking ten just for the one,

[Graham Payne]

Just read on the NHS website that "Allupuranol" can take 1 to 2 years to get the Uric Acid Crystals out of your body. Only been on them for approx 4 months so I have a bit of a wait, just keep taking the "Naproxinol" in the meantime.
Hopefully will be ok.
Gout does bloody hurt though.
Happy Days.