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Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR) | Last Active: May 28 1:36pm | Replies (157)
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Corticosteroid induced myopathy happens but the damage usually isn't permanent.
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32491663/
Minimizing dose and duration of treatment is the most important safeguard to prevent this.

"Glucocorticoids have a direct catabolic effect on muscle, decreasing protein synthesis and increasing the rate of protein catabolism leading to muscle atrophy."
https://www.physio-pedia.com/Myopathy_Steroid_Induced

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abbeyc | @abbeyc | May 23 2:11pm

Yes thank you. I heard of myopathy from steroids. I should have been more clear with my question

But does this myopathy cause muscle pain? I have not found info that talks about pain. Just weakness.

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art43 | @art43 | May 24 8:55am

The links you and others often provide are helpful, and can avoid repetitive explanations. Wishing that the admins would establish a library of PMR-relevant links to reputable academic sources (e.g., nih) that relate to the recurring issues presented by participants.

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