Coping with Prednisone, Revised and Updated: (*and Other Cortisone-Related Medicines)

Whilst steroids are often hailed as a wonder drug, they aren’t without side effects. For patients required to take even relatively low amounts over a long period, the side effects can cause other serious health problems. This book sets out in clear and easy to understand language the benefits and the downside. There’s general advice on how to cope with such things as weight gain, mood change and other lifestyle changes. Although American, the advice. Is universal. It’s written by a medic whose sister was prescribed steroids, so it’s based on real life experience and an informed viewpoint. A lot of really useful advice and this is a book I’d have no hesitation in recommending if you have to take any steroid for more than a few days.

An interesting useful read to a degree but I would agree with a previous reviewer that it is a bit basic.Good for a newly diagnosed who has been prescribed prednisone.

Full of useful information and advice. Helps me understand the impact on my health

It's worked for me. No side effects, no moon face, no weight gain. To be recommended for anyone starting on prednisolone.

The low dose patients were hardly mentioned ane I am one still ill after three months. I am ancient but I would like to know if I have a comfortable future or disaterous…………..

had all the information I needed

I was quite disappointed with this book... I was hoping for some more detailed explanations of the symptoms and some real solutions to the side effects of the medication. The information in the is incredibly basic and I find myself wondering what audience it is intended for. While they do list the side effects of the medication, 90% of the book seems to be focussed on Eugenia Zukerman's personal experience on prednisone - ie. like a drug travelogue -stories of her travels, personal thoughts and reactions to being on prednison. There are very few facts or useful suggestions on how to actually cope or manage the side effects. The diet section was so bare bones as to be a bit of a joke. (Reduce salt, sugar and fat to avoid bloating and weight gain? Really? Who DOESN'T know this in today's day and age?) Not worth the money. Do your research online and look for reduced salt/sugar/fat recipes on Allrecipes and save yourself the money and aggravation.

A great book for those people who are on long term steroid treatment. Its very honest and I love the way you have the opinion of the patient coupled with the doctor... the fact that they are sisters makes it all the more real. The only reason I have rated it a 4 star is because it is American and I am British, meaning some of the references are lost on me. I really recommend this book.