Re: PREDNISONE CAUSING AVASCULAR NECROSIS. WHO IS RESPONSIBL

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On 9/11/12, Randy J Becker wrote:
> On 9/10/12, sharon williams wrote:
>> On 2/13/11, Carl wrote:
>>> To go after the manufactors of prednsione there has to be
>>> cases of avascular necrosis that are less than two years
>>> old. The makers of this drug not long ago added avascular
>>> necrosis as a side effect to taking this drug. They've known
>>> about this since the fifties when this drug came to the
>>> market. Doctors knew about the side effects as well. If we
>>> are to file a class action suite we need recent cases of
>>> vascular problems with prednsione.
>>
>> The lady I work for has been diagnosed with Avascular Necrosis
> due to Prednisone
>> and she's been suffering for a decade ~ her hips, shoulder,
> knees have been replaced,
>> she's lost an eye and now losing teeth because the bones
> around them are
>> disintegrating. She's on total disability and 62 yrs old.
> Prednisone has destroyed her
>> life. We were wondering if there were any class action suits
> she could be a part of and
>> would be very appreciative of any others that have suffered
> like she has that could
>> communicate with her!
>>
>
> HI I have found out that the 2yr statue of limitations will not
> be a problem to get around because of the way disease works,It
> may be 2-3yr's before you start to notice a problem. Also tdrug
> maker knew that there was a risk of AVN and never posted the
> side effect.. It's a little similar to the mesothelioma cases.I
> just don't know what to from here. The prednisone has caused 6-
> joints to fail. hips,knees and shoulders I have replace 1 hip
> and 1 shoulder. It's been a nightmare and I am on full
> disability.. Where to go from here??

Yes! The lady I work for, Jane, and represent here, has had the exact same replacements!
I was actually researching current class action suits and have had no positive responses
from people because the side effects ARE listed with the pharmacy info and in the teensy
weensy print on the Prednisone information. One young girl who was also effected said
that it is the patient's responsibility to know about the medications that one takes and
also be aware of all the side effects ~ YOU take the risks when taking medications. Jane
has 2 PHD"s ~ a smart lady and yet took Prednisone for years for her intestinal disorder
(some people think that the ailment their fighting is so horrible that they'll do anything
and take the risks with meds that could alleviate it but find that the side effects are
worse than their original disorder! But Prednisone's are apparently practically a death
sentence in terms of your health!) It's really a terrible dichotomy! I would love to find
someone who could communicate by phone with Jane ~ that has gone through what she
is going through and be a friend, supporter and help her to feel like she is not alone
with her troubles. If you or someone can help than please forward your email directly
and at the least I could send copies of the emails to her to respond (if not comfortable
calling) ~ it would be such a comfort to her to connect with others! She is starting to
lose her usual optimism ~ this Necrosis is insidious!
sbwilliams@kc.rr.com