SHOCKING! The TRUTH about Prednisone: 10 Side Effects Your Doctor Won't Tell You
Dr. Diana Girnita - Rheumatologist OnCall
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What are the real side effects of prednisone — and how can you take it more safely? In this video, double board-certified rheumatologist Dr. Diana Girnita explains 10 important prednisone side effects, why this steroid is prescribed, and how to lower your risk while taking it.
Prednisone is a powerful anti-inflammatory steroid that can be life-changing for autoimmune disease and arthritis — but it comes with real short- and long-term side effects. Dr. Girnita explains what prednisone does, the side effects to watch for, and practical strategies to protect your bones, blood sugar, and overall health while you're on it.
QUESTIONS THIS VIDEO ANSWERS:
❓ What are the most common side effects of prednisone? → Weight gain, increased appetite, mood changes, trouble sleeping, high blood sugar, and bone loss.
❓ Is long-term prednisone dangerous? → Long-term use raises the risk of osteoporosis, high blood pressure, diabetes, and infections, so the goal is the lowest effective dose.
❓ How can you reduce prednisone side effects? → Use the lowest dose for the shortest time, protect your bones, watch your diet, and never stop it suddenly.
❓ Why is prednisone prescribed for autoimmune disease? → It quickly reduces inflammation and calms an overactive immune system during flares.
10 SIDE EFFECTS COVERED: weight gain and appetite • mood and sleep changes • high blood sugar • bone loss (osteoporosis) • high blood pressure • higher infection risk • skin changes and easy bruising • eye effects (cataracts/glaucoma) • fluid retention • adrenal suppression / why you can't stop abruptly.
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👩🏻⚕️ ABOUT DR. DIANA GIRNITA, MD, PhD
Dr. Diana Girnita is a double board-certified physician in rheumatology and internal medicine. She earned a PhD in immunology and completed a postdoctoral fellowship at Harvard University, an immunology fellowship at the University of Pittsburgh, and a rheumatology fellowship at the University of Cincinnati. She also
completed Nutrition Science training at Stanford University and a Mindfulness course at the University of Massachusetts.
Dr. Girnita is the founder & CEO of Rheumatologist OnCall, a telemedicine practice focused on broadening access to rheumatology care and offering patients an integrative-medicine approach. She helps patients understand autoimmune disease and arthritis and builds personalized treatment plans that combine the right medication with proper nutrition, exercise, and stress management. As she reminds her patients: "You have a disease, but YOU are not the disease."
⚠️ MEDICAL DISCLAIMER
The information in this video is not intended nor implied to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. All content — including text, graphics, images, and information — is for general educational purposes only and does not replace a medical consultation. Any comments or recommendations made in the comment section by anyone other than Rheumatologist OnCall do not reflect our opinion or recommendation.
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SHOCKING! The TRUTH about Prednisone: 10 Side Effects Your Doctor Won't Tell You
Dr. Diana Girnita - Rheumatologist OnCall
144,908 views
What are the real side effects of prednisone — and how can you take it more safely? In this video, double board-certified rheumatologist Dr. Diana Girnita explains 10 important prednisone side effects, why this steroid is prescribed, and how to lower your risk while taking it.
Prednisone is a powerful anti-inflammatory steroid that can be life-changing for autoimmune disease and arthritis — but it comes with real short- and long-term side effects. Dr. Girnita explains what prednisone does, the side effects to watch for, and practical strategies to protect your bones, blood sugar, and overall health while you're on it.
QUESTIONS THIS VIDEO ANSWERS:
❓ What are the most common side effects of prednisone? → Weight gain, increased appetite, mood changes, trouble sleeping, high blood sugar, and bone loss.
❓ Is long-term prednisone dangerous? → Long-term use raises the risk of osteoporosis, high blood pressure, diabetes, and infections, so the goal is the lowest effective dose.
❓ How can you reduce prednisone side effects? → Use the lowest dose for the shortest time, protect your bones, watch your diet, and never stop it suddenly.
❓ Why is prednisone prescribed for autoimmune disease? → It quickly reduces inflammation and calms an overactive immune system during flares.
10 SIDE EFFECTS COVERED: weight gain and appetite • mood and sleep changes • high blood sugar • bone loss (osteoporosis) • high blood pressure • higher infection risk • skin changes and easy bruising • eye effects (cataracts/glaucoma) • fluid retention • adrenal suppression / why you can't stop abruptly.
CONNECT WITH DR. GIRNITA & THE COMMUNITY:
👥 Facebook Group — Autoimmune Disease & Arthritis Support Group: Facebook: 3685130571554200
🩺 Book a telemedicine consultation: https://rheumatologistoncall.com/
✏️ Blog: https://rheumatologistoncall.com/blog/
🖥 Website: https://rheumatologistoncall.com/
🤳 Instagram: @rheumatologistoncall
📧 Contact: contact@rheumatologistoncall.com
🔔 Subscribe: @rheumatologistoncall
👩🏻⚕️ ABOUT DR. DIANA GIRNITA, MD, PhD
Dr. Diana Girnita is a double board-certified physician in rheumatology and internal medicine. She earned a PhD in immunology and completed a postdoctoral fellowship at Harvard University, an immunology fellowship at the University of Pittsburgh, and a rheumatology fellowship at the University of Cincinnati. She also
completed Nutrition Science training at Stanford University and a Mindfulness course at the University of Massachusetts.
Dr. Girnita is the founder & CEO of Rheumatologist OnCall, a telemedicine practice focused on broadening access to rheumatology care and offering patients an integrative-medicine approach. She helps patients understand autoimmune disease and arthritis and builds personalized treatment plans that combine the right medication with proper nutrition, exercise, and stress management. As she reminds her patients: "You have a disease, but YOU are not the disease."
⚠️ MEDICAL DISCLAIMER
The information in this video is not intended nor implied to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. All content — including text, graphics, images, and information — is for general educational purposes only and does not replace a medical consultation. Any comments or recommendations made in the comment section by anyone other than Rheumatologist OnCall do not reflect our opinion or recommendation.
#prednisone #steroids #sideeffects #autoimmunedisease #arthritis #rheumatologist #corticosteroids
How to taper, what to watch for, what to actually ask: we cover it properly every month. First month free, then $47 for the first 100 founding members. https://community.rheumatologistoncall.com/
Never stop a steroid abruptly. Speak to your own doctor first.
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