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Prednisone Side Effects and Withdrawal Symptoms
Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR) | Last Active: Aug 16 3:11pm | Replies (66)Comment receiving replies
Hi hope,
Just noticed your message regarding your eyes. I had bruising on the inside of one eye…looked like blood seepage or vascular leaking. Went to urgency center and they treated me like a senile, complaining old lady. I’ve been on high doses of prednisone, now on 10 mg, into 8 years. I’ve tried methotrexate and now Kevzara. Ophthalmologist had no idea either. My eyelids are ok but I agree with you there is a relation with the prednisone.
Good luck to you.
Karo
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Karo, I can relate re: being treated like a senile old lady. One ophthamologist I saw pointed out the bruising on my hands and forearms and told me my eyes were red and bloodshot for the same reason: old age. Uh...NO. Same reason, yes--Prednisone. I'm tapering again. Down to 8 mg now for 10 more days then 7 which so far 6 or 7 has been when I hit the wall and have a huge flare. Hoping and praying I can make it down to at least 4 this time. My rheumie told me that I wouldn't have all these side effects at 4 and could stay on it for life. Of course I want to taper to zero. Let us know how Kevzara is working for you. Thanks for your input!