monarchcat Posted October 10, 2009 Report Posted October 10, 2009 DS (8, approx 80 lbs) started a steroid burst today. He is taking 20mg of pred in the am and 10 at night for the first two weeks, then tapering. About an hour or so after the first 20mg dose this morning he started complaining that his stomach was hurting. He just left w/ his dad to go to his guitar lesson because he didn't want to miss it, but I could tell he was starting not to feel well. He did eat pancakes at the same time he took the pred, so there was food in his stomach. I know prednisone can be harsh on the belly, but does this sound ok? Of course I'll see how he is as the day progresses, but wanted to see what your experiences were when/if your kids started pred.... thanks!
thereishope Posted October 10, 2009 Report Posted October 10, 2009 My son did not get an upset stomach from his steroid. I do not remember his dosing. It was only for 5 days. I would wait and see if he has an upset stomach with the lower evening dose too. Then see the pattern tomorrow too. At that point you'll know if you need to contact the doctor and change the plan a little.
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