[TMIC] Re: Frank/ Prednisone/Swelling.

[grace53a]

That's exactly what I'm a little worried about Frank.  Though I've been on 
big doses of pred for over a year now, I've been lucky to avoid most of the 
irritating side effects.  I did gain 20 pounds, but promptly stopped putting 
my fork in my mouth and got it off in no time.   I don't use any added salt 
with my meals, and am generally very careful.  Three morning's ago, I woke 
up to discover that my left knee and ankle were over twice their normal 
size.  The swelling was so tight that it actually made the leg itch.   Which 
hormone out of the thrree, causes the vasoconstictive effect?

Thanks,
Grace