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As a person who gets poison ivy easily, I take Prednisone to clear the rash and quell the itching. I did notice last time when I had to visit the emergency room since it was a weekend, that the "double dose" of prednisone the ER My movement disorder specialist saw me for a reg. checkup while I wwas experiencing this and explained that steroids which is what Prednisone is can make a person paranoid and recommended cutting the dose back to the "old treatment method" of 2 weeks at a lower dose. Guess that's why athletes who are "pumped" on steriods can be violent and/or moody. There is a definate feeling of euphoria and super energy when taking prednisone for the short term and in doses appropriate for what ails you. Like any drug, there are side effects that should be heeded. Jeanette Fuhr ---------- From: M E SANFORD <[log in to unmask]> To: [log in to unmask] Subject: Prednisone & PD Date: Thursday, September 23, 1999 6:40 AM I have taken Prednesone at least 2 different times since PD diagnosis 5 yrs ago AND it is wonderful for about 4 or 5 days I feel so full of energy and ready to tackle anything BUT the one time I took it for 10 days it was not so good.after the 6th or 7th day. Felt WIRED - anxious and was glad to finish the prescription. Told my Dr "wish they could "discover" a pill that only had the GOOD feeling!!! MARY E SANFORD [log in to unmask] Ocean City Md 21842