You Know You’re On Prednisone When…

Finding Humor in the Haze: A Light-Hearted Look at Life on Prednisone

In the world of medication, few drugs come with as many side effects—and stories—as prednisone. Often prescribed for a variety of health conditions, this powerful steroid can lead to a whirlwind of experiences that are as challenging as they are amusing. This article will take you on a humorous journey through the ups and downs of life on prednisone, sharing anecdotes that many can relate to.

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You Know You’re On Prednisone When…

A wise woman once said, “It’s better to laugh than cry”, especially when dealing with the side effects of prednisone. This sets the stage for a series of comments from Prednisone Warriors on a post when I asked “You know you’re on prednisone when…”.

Here are what the Prednisone Warrior Says:

• You eat a whole pizza at 3am when all you needed was to pee.
• You dismantle your stove at 1am because it seems like it needs a good cleaning.
• You have more than 2 chins.
• You start an argument with your cat…. And lose!
• I can grow a better beard than 3/4 men in the house
• You have stopped taking selfie’s.
• You introduce yourself as I’m on a medication that made me gain 30 lbs, instead of my name
• When you can’t wait to be off yet are scared to come off
• Your brain has more fog than the streets of London
• You can see your cheeks in your view 24/7.
• When you are starving and just ate.
• It’s the middle of winter and you’re sleeping with the window open!
• More hair on my face than on my legs.
• You dip your popcorn in cold gravy.
• You get more than 2 sets of cutlery in your takeout order. That you only ordered for you.
• You have a large hump below your neck on your back between your shoulders!
• You pee every 30 mins or is that just me?
• You don’t hurt anymore.
• You are 54 but looks like 94.
• You eat the wall paper and the neighbors.
• You look like shrek.
• You eat 2 boxes of fruity pebbles with marshmallows nightly and still hungry.
• You want to punch your husband for even breathing near you.
• Everything you barely bump rips your top layer of skin.
• You have osteoporosis and spinal fractures at 10yrs old.
• When you wake up one morning and is turnéd into quasimodo from Notre Dame.
• You can’t stop eating!!!!!!
• Your face is fuller than the full moon! That includes at least two double chins!
• You cook a frozen pizza at 2:47 a.m. after you’ve already been to bed/aren’t drunk.
• You gain 2 pounds in two days.
• Your heart rate looks like you are doing a HIIT workout, but you are lying on the couch eating junk.
• You gain 20 pounds without even trying.
• You re 52 and look 8 months pregnant and own more bras than Victoria’s Secret and not one fits!
• You just ate a wholesome, filling meal and now crave all the junk food at once.
• You know you’re on Prednisone when————————( you can’t remember the next word).

Connecting Through Shared Experiences

This article is a reminder that even in the midst of challenging experiences, humor can be a powerful tool for connection and healing. By sharing stories, I invite others to laugh along and find solace in the shared journey of life on prednisone. For those who have experienced the whirlwind of prednisone, this is a light-hearted perspective that resonates deeply.