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(Message started by: Spanner on Apr 15^th, 2003, 9:08pm)

Title: Prednisolone Question
Post by Spanner on Apr 15^th, 2003, 9:08pm

Hi all,
I have a question, Im taking Prednisolone 60mg for one week then tapering off....have been experiencing really bad muscle weakness, is this normal, have any of you suffered with anything like this while on this...??? any info would be useful..

Thanks Wes

Title: Re: Prednisolone Question
Post by achinghead on Apr 16^th, 2003, 9:54am

I have taken prednisone many times to break the cycle. I personally dont remember if I had muscle weakness.. I did swell up like a tic and I also had achey joints (from the swelling) but not weakness. Im starting prednisone today as a matter of fact... Ill pay attention and see if I have weakness and Ill let you know. Maybe you should address this with your physician or maybe call the pharmacist and ask them.. I wouldnt ignore it..
good luck

Title: Re: Prednisolone Question
Post by eyes_afire on Apr 16^th, 2003, 9:28pm

Hi Wes. Yes, I have experienced EXTREME muscle weakness and soreness from prednisone. It was difficult to get up from a sitting position to a standing position. It's not normal and the docs didn't know what to say. I don't know what else to tell you.

Title: Re: Prednisolone Question
Post by JCM on May 2^nd, 2003, 2:08pm

I just finished taking a round of prednisolone and I did have muscle aches. Your muscle aches are probably caused by your headaches. My nuerologist told me that my muscles were tight due to the headaches and that can cause your symptoms. I will tell you, the day after I finished the prednisolone I got the worst headache ever, and it lasted all day. So I can say it worked but when you finish the medication watch out!!!! :o

Title: Re: Prednisolone Question
Post by Frank on May 2^nd, 2003, 2:29pm

on 04/15/03 at 21:08:27, Spanner wrote:

I had the extreme joint pain described by a couple of other above. It felt like my ankle, knees, elbows, wrists were broken all at the same time... could hardly move. It went away after a couple of days.

Title: Re: Prednisolone Question
Post by emilysmommy on May 2^nd, 2003, 2:37pm

Hi Wes. I just recently started taking predisone & I have noticed the muscle weakness as well. It is mostly in my thighs when walking, but I also have some pretty significant jaw fatigue......It's gotta be the prednisone because I've never experienced it before and I couldn't imagine the verapamil causing it. Prednisone can cause a whole range of side effects.

Michelle

Title: Re: Prednisolone Question
Post by Joanie on May 2^nd, 2003, 7:43pm

Hi Wes,

Sorry for responding so late........To answer your question, yes!!! I've also had the same problem with another steroid, dexamethasone. I get extreme fatigue and muscle weakness, especially in my legs. As if the ch weren't enough! I tend to fall down alot from the muscle weakness in my legs.

I'd talk to your doctor because I don't think it's very common. Good Luck!

Joanie

Title: Re: Prednisolone Question
Post by Mark C on May 3^rd, 2003, 12:33am

Side effects may include:
Abdominal swelling, allergic reactions, bone fractures, bruising, cataracts, congestive heart failure, convulsions, Cushingoid symptoms (moon face, weight gain, high blood pressure, emotional disturbances, growth of facial hair in women), face redness, fluid and salt retention, headache, high blood pressure, increased eye pressure, increased sweating, increase in amounts of insulin or hypoglycemic medications needed, inflammation of the pancreas, irregular menstruation, muscle wasting and weakness, osteoporosis, poor healing of wounds, protruding eyes, stomach ulcer, suppression of growth in children, symptoms of diabetes, thin, fragile skin, tiny red or purplish spots on the skin, vertigo

Methylprednisolone. (http://www.naturalessentials.com/medrol.htm)