Is it bad to feel good?
The main symptom of any disease is feeling bad. It can be really depressing to feel sick. So when a drug makes you feel good, does that mean you’re getting better, or is this one of those adverse side effects you hear so much about?
When people take Prednisone, it usually has an immediate effect in reducing inflammation and easing many of the physical symptoms. This can leave you with the feeling that everything is alright. This improvement naturally lifts your spirits. Some older patients experience a sense of the years falling away. It leaves them feeling ten or more years younger. Although this may not sound a bad thing, you need to be cautious. Even though you may only be taking a small daily dose of Prednisone, there are other side effects. You may miss the signs of muscular weakness because you feel good. Similarly, in younger people, the sense of happiness can mask other symptoms that would warn you of problems. Although Prednisone is an excellent drug, you need to be able to monitor your body accurately for other side effects.
