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There are some eye diseases diabetics get as well as cataracts from prednisone. I suggest you try to see your opthalmologist again as a precaution.
@A MyLupusTeam Member, sadly, prednisone is a necessary evil for many of us to function each day.
@A MyLupusTeam Member, I understand what you mean when you say how hard it is to get off prednisone. For several years, I couldn't go below 5 mg without flaring. I let my doctor know that I was eager to stop taking it because it had done so much damage to my joints. We discussed it and he cut me down to 2.5 mg as a trial and I was holding on pretty well with mild flares. When I started taking Benlysta, I was finally able to completely stop taking prednisone. Please talk to your doctor about whether adding some type of biologic medication to your regimen would be a good idea for you.
In answer to your question about cataracts, I developed them after over 30 years of taking prednisone. Please remember we develop our illnesses and symptoms at different times. I still suggest you see your opthalmologist again soon.
definitely see an i dr asap
My first question is how old are you, because you look 12 y/o.
I took prednisone at start of my Lupus. I ended up with cataracts.
Yes, it took about 8 to 9 months before I noticed a change in vision. My mistake was not seeing a doctor for another 4 months. But I didn't know the risk, because no one told me. That is why I am so happy this exists. Hopefully and unfortunately the new members find this site and can read others stories and ask questions.
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