When I was 19 I was diagnosed with Autoimmune Hepatitis. Basically, one day for an unknown reason my immune system decided that my liver was foreign and decided to attack it. My doctor had no idea why it happened just that it did and I needed to go on medication. About a year ago I was taken off medication as the situation was under control and I was told that patients can go up to 2 years without medications then go back on.
My lap band doctor asked me to get a medical clearance from my liver doctor. I went to him first so if he told me I couldn't do it then I wouldn't waste my time. He approved and said I did need to lose weight. He followed up with some bad news. I needed a liver biopsy as my liver enzymes levels are going back up. Which leads to a medication I dread. Despise. Fear.
Prednisone.
A steroid that while it gives you loads of energy makes you ravenously hungry. I already have a hearty appetite and now I need to take a steroid that's going to make me more hungry?!? Not to mention the "moon face" side effect. My face will bloat out and misshapen. It's happened before and will happen again. Great just what I need. My already pump rosy cheeks are going to plump some more. I am not looking forward to it. My poor husband and family will have to deal with my overzealous attitude and appetite.
Oh Boy.
I had the biopsy and took an emergency day off from work. I have been waiting for a response from my doctor for over a week now. Waiting waiting... I am so over waiting on these doctor's for responses.
Has anyone else ever been on prednisone? Anyone else sick and tired of waiting on these doctors?
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