Medrol pack - side effects?

[Erica H.]

Originally Posted by FitBoop

Sorry to hear the medication didn't help you. Hope you feel better soon.

Thank you. Me too. Trying to avoid another major surgery.

Erica

[killoffsonny]

Originally Posted by FitBoop

I have to take short courses of prednisone occasionally due to sinus problems. I actually love how I feel for those few days. I become super energetic and happy. I don’t sleep much, but don’t feel it due to the energizing effect. I don’t gain weight because it’s just a few days, although I do get hungry. That said, steroids are generally not good to take, because they cause many serious side effects.

My ENT brought up the issue of steroids for my sinuses. I decided against it because I have an AI disease and was afraid I'd have a rebound effect after i got off of them. How long do the steroids work for your sinuses? How often do you take them?