Calling In Sick Prednisone Survival Guide: Side Effects, Rage Stories & How to Get Through It
This week on Calling in Sick, it’s just you and me — and one of the most polarizing meds in chronic illness: Prednisone. Over 70% of us with chronic illness are prescribed it at some point, and whether you call it a miracle drug or a necessary evil… you’ve probably got a story.
We’re diving into: ⭐ The good, the bad, and the psychotic breaks of Prednisone
⚠️ Why I think not all doctors should be able to prescribe it
💪 How I’ve learned to love (and talk to) my body through steroid weight gain
⚡ Why you have to “use the energy or lose the energy” in the first 72 hours
🤣 My most embarrassing pred rage story — and the alter ego Coop named 🧠 Tips for safer tapers to avoid brutal withdrawals
If you’ve ever been on Prednisone, I promise you’ll feel seen, validated, and maybe even laugh a little.
xx, Alex
💬 Comment: What’s your best Prednisone tip for a newbie?
TIMESTAMPS:
Intro:
00:00:00 Welcome Back to Calling In Sick!
00:02:57 Introduction to the Prednisone Survival Guide
00:05:05 Alex’s Weekly Life & Health Updates
00:08:05 Alex’s Picks of the Week (Paint by Numbers & Face Roller)
00:08:50 Prednisone and Chronic Illness
Prednisone Survival Guide:
00:12:18 Tip #1: Create an Alter Ego
00:18:18 Tip #2: Harness the Chaotic Energy
00:23:38 Tip #3: Your Body Will Change
00:29:38 Tip #4: Tapering Prednisone
00:34:44 Tip #5: Finding the Right Doctor
Conclusion:
00:36:00 One Brain Cell Show of the Week: Somebody Feed Phil (Netflix)
00:37:30 - Thank You for Listening!
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