My Face is Changing - Prednisone

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  • Опубліковано 9 тра 2024
  • Please note that this video was taken before I had the Mohs Surgery. After the procedure, I had a difficult time adjusting to all the changes happening to my face. This video is a good reminder as to the mindset I want to have. If you have your down days, that is okay! It is not easy being on prednisone or having a chronic illness that changes how you look and feel.
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КОМЕНТАРІ • 43

  • @brittanymiller4687
    @brittanymiller4687 Рік тому +2

    You have such a beautiful mindset towards the medication and treatment process. Love that about you. ❤

  • @TL-kh7rd
    @TL-kh7rd Рік тому +3

    Prednisone or not, you are beautiful!❤️🫶

  • @stevek3306
    @stevek3306 Рік тому +1

    Beautiful! Stay positive and keep your mind busy!🙏

  • @stainlesssteel9761
    @stainlesssteel9761 Рік тому

    Thank you for sharing your experiences with all of us ❤ I’ve felt so alone in all of this and you expressing details will hopefully bring awareness as well as comfort others 🤗

  • @MarieObscured
    @MarieObscured Рік тому +3

    Literally just got off the phone with my doc to address my edema caused by prednisone. I'm thankfull for my kidneys being ok so I can take water pills. It's been hard gaining ~20lbs, especially right after graduating cardiac rehab for open heart surgery. With lupus it always feels like one step forward one step back, but what matters is that we keep moving forward and eventually we'll get to where we're going!

  • @lilibian5466
    @lilibian5466 4 місяці тому

    i love u so much sooo much. i fr did feel crazy on prednisone

  • @marandagreene8897
    @marandagreene8897 Рік тому

    Sam stay encourage your inspiration❤❤😊

  • @JzDisneyB
    @JzDisneyB Рік тому +5

    I've been on 5 mg since my diagnosis in 2013. My biggest issues have been weight gain, overeating, and acne. I get breakouts on my face, neck, chest, shoulders, and back. It's been a stressful struggle, especially with the weight gain, but I try to keep that positive attitude; that's all I can do. No matter what, you're still beautiful, blessed, and awesome, Samantha!! 🙏🏽🤗💜

    • @HealWithSamantha
      @HealWithSamantha  Рік тому +1

      Thank you so much! Gahh that 5mg is the hardest to wean off of. I was on that dose for many years in the beginning. Hoping I'll be able to wean off fine this time. It is such a struggle. Thanks for sharing your experience.

    • @juliagulia6955
      @juliagulia6955 Рік тому +1

      I was on 5mg as well. But sometimes I needed a little more my doctor prescribed 2.5 mg three times a day. So if I wake up kind of okay I can adjust it to one and a half tablets. I may be doing this totally wrong. But it's kept away moon face and acne.

    • @chenulombi7964
      @chenulombi7964 Рік тому

      Are ur ok right now...are u on ur all size

    • @jmc8076
      @jmc8076 Рік тому

      Ditto. Started at 50mg and at 5mg for 6 mths. Now trying to SLOWLY ween down more. I have adrenal insufficiency so the opposite of the usual and have to carry special adrenal injection. Yay! 😊 My family doc helped me with weight gain, round face etc in the first year. It worked but very hard. Now I just want my little adrenals to wake UP. 😴🫤 I’d say my nickname for pred but it’s not very positive. 😂 Peace and health to all of us our journey with it.

    • @Brooklynlife1000
      @Brooklynlife1000 Рік тому

      Hi I'm weining down from 7 mg , at the moment I'm on 4 mg. I just went down another half a mg today. I've been wanting to know how do they check if your adtenal gland is beginning to wake up again and what are the shots because I'm completely in the dark about this. I feel like I'm doing it all on my own. The doctor wants me off it but there is no real specific plans so I'm a little bit concerned but I'm still doing it anyway. I'm feeling a lot of needles in my hands and feet the past couple of days and it's really annoying.

  • @vernamay7737
    @vernamay7737 Рік тому +4

    I am currently on Prednisone. I hate the fact it blows my face and body up, but I am huge anyway. I really find this little white pill they call the "devils tic tac" to alliviate my symptoms and pain. So I just grit my teeth with all the side effects and feel thankful that there is something that pulls me out of my flares. UGH! Hang in there sweet lady, you have a beautiful face.

    • @alexs.3383
      @alexs.3383 Рік тому

      the "devils tic tac" is so accurate. Take care!

  • @TEPO--
    @TEPO-- 11 місяців тому

    Thank you.

  • @annefricker8474
    @annefricker8474 Рік тому

    You have a pretty face despite the changes. ❤

  • @isabelab6851
    @isabelab6851 Рік тому +1

    Sending positive energy…I love doing my makeup and it makes me feel better. I have learned to contour because I get inflamed parotid glands (think mumps…chipmunk face). I know that it is just a visual effect…but it does make me feel better.
    You are beautiful and look beautiful!

    • @user-jj6wb6yu5m
      @user-jj6wb6yu5m 8 місяців тому

      I would love to learn this technique. Btw do you think Beauty procédures could Help with Moon face?

  • @RJ-ln8dq
    @RJ-ln8dq Рік тому +2

    Ive been on prednisone for months now! :( I finally got to lower my dose and just started to notice my face kinda getting back to normal and my mood swings slowing down. But it's still exhausting and extremely annoying to still be on predinsone. I totally understand how you feel & I'm sending all the love and support! You got this :)

    • @ellagarcia8575
      @ellagarcia8575 Рік тому

      how much are you on right now?

    • @HealWithSamantha
      @HealWithSamantha  Рік тому +1

      I am glad you are seeing some relief from the decrease. I hope it continues!

  • @emilierosemasse4407
    @emilierosemasse4407 11 місяців тому +1

    Hi ! I have lupus too and for fews months i had to be on prednisone 60mg for weeks. The only way to not gain weight is to control your sodium intake and remove completely salt from your alimentation. You can add salt progressively into your diet when your dose of prednisone is getting lower. I hope this will help some of you :) I wish you the best.

  • @ha-rin2058
    @ha-rin2058 10 місяців тому +1

    I have craniofriogioma and panhypopituitarism which means i don't produce any hormones and i need to take my hormones from medicines i was diagnosed in march and had a pituitary tumor removed in April during which i was on very heavy dose and even after my surgery i was on very heavy dose it only until recently that i have gone on 5 mg i will have to take prednisolone for the rest of my life probably i will go on 2.5mg i think soon i felt really lonely and alone during this time i used to be very skinny so suddenly having a moon face and such a bloated body made me feel and look uncomfortable im honestly very scared because i will start school after two weeks which means 3 months after my surgery to see how my friends react but this video helped me alot and those who are on heavy dose and feel like ur not gonna go back to normal i felt the same but im seeing very little differences which makes me feel alot better that i will go back to normal :))also I'm 14 years old

  • @chloef1176
    @chloef1176 Рік тому

    Just wondering how long you stayed on Dr Goldners protocol for?

  • @marandagreene8897
    @marandagreene8897 Рік тому

    Sam I’m glad you’re doing good. I freakin hate steroids. Trying everything to get off of them. But I love watching your story I’m so encouraged!❤❤❤much love

  • @evobest2008
    @evobest2008 9 місяців тому

    Have you tried the mycotoxin test to check if it’s the underlying cause of your disease? Curious

  • @LupusLifestyle
    @LupusLifestyle Рік тому

    I was on 40mg for awhile and it definitely showed in the face. I'm on 5mg now with occasional flares but it's been more manageable. Diagnosed May 2019.

  • @Ceviche956
    @Ceviche956 Місяць тому

    My Wife been thru all treatments for years . maptera, plakenil ,metotextate, predisone , and now started on mycphenolate, .
    How long does mycophenolate delays in take effect?
    Wish you well….!

  • @mharo7
    @mharo7 Рік тому

    Do you do exercise and is there any help in weight loss

  • @kristinaw.8882
    @kristinaw.8882 Рік тому +1

    I have been on prednisone for over a year 😢 still on 12mg. I hate that I have to be on it.

  • @kaycee8817
    @kaycee8817 Рік тому

    Are you still taking benlysta?

  • @huntrokilla
    @huntrokilla 9 місяців тому

    What’s wild is the prednisone actually clears my face completely of acne and hyperpigmentation. No redness. But it’s now been two weeks since I’ve been off it, and now I’m breaking out so bad everywhere. I’m confused because a lot of people get the side effects while they’re on it? Mine hit me so hard after.

  • @godlovesus404
    @godlovesus404 Рік тому

    The same her too

  • @susanschweitzer1090
    @susanschweitzer1090 Рік тому +1

    I was just on. Predisone for. 14. Days. Hate it!!!

  • @janaejackson3575
    @janaejackson3575 Рік тому

    Are you still hpv free?

  • @happytrails699
    @happytrails699 Рік тому

    I left this on an old video of yours. Did you have any luck with Rituxamab and why did you stop Plaquenil? My son is considering one of these options for an autoimmune condition he is battling.

  • @shareejacobs4509
    @shareejacobs4509 Рік тому

    🙏💞….Have you heard of Dr. Brooke Goldener? She beat a really tough lupus battle with a special vegan diet her and her hubby stumbled into…just and fyi for you and much love and prayers from one lupus patient to another😉🙏💞

  • @chrisrishermn
    @chrisrishermn 11 місяців тому

    How about a video about being wiped out after sex? Is there anything you can do about it?

  • @Victory..I
    @Victory..I Рік тому

    American women..