Jennifer Powers
Jennifer Powers
007. Melody's Chronic Use of Prednisone
007. Melody's Chronic Use of Prednisone
007. Melody's Chronic Use of Prednisone
Friday 29th April 2022
Hear Melody's inspiring journey from chronic prednisone use for asthma to overcoming Topical Steroid Withdrawal in this episode.
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Get the buttons here!Melody's Triumph Over Prednisone Dependency and TSW
I just think it's important to know and to remind everybody listening to this and that you're not going to get out of this life alive without something going wrong without some, some kind of something stopping you in your tracks, some kind of lesson that you're supposed to learn...
Imagine dealing with asthma for most of your life, relying heavily on prednisone, only to discover that your skin issues are part of a larger problem. Melody, at 56, faced this exact scenario. For years, she struggled with flare-ups every time she tried to wean off prednisone. It wasn’t until her daughter Erica dug deep into research that they stumbled upon Topical Steroid Withdrawal (TSW) as the likely culprit.
This episode of 'TSW: Journey to Healing' dives into Melody's harrowing yet hopeful story. Melody's ordeal began in April 2016, marking the start of a grueling withdrawal process. The first eight months were particularly brutal, with the initial month being extremely severe. She experienced everything from corneal tears due to dryness to such debilitating fatigue that getting dressed was a monumental task.
For seven long months, she couldn't even leave her home, watching the seasons change from her living room window. Despite these challenges, Melody's journey is one of resilience and eventual triumph. By early 2019, she found herself completely healed. Her story underscores the importance of having a supportive doctor who acknowledges TSW and offers the right guidance. Melody's experience also highlights the mental toll such conditions can take, including bouts of PTSD.
If you or someone you know is grappling with TSW or chronic prednisone use, Melody's story serves as a beacon of hope and a reminder that healing is possible. Tune in to hear how she navigated this complex journey and came out stronger on the other side.