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Prednisone tapering and extreme sweating

Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR) | Last Active: Oct 31 5:38pm | Replies (19)
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I do not have PMR, but was looking for any possibility that my excessive sweating might be caused by weaning off prednisone. I was on 1200 mg for five days when I suddenly lost the sight in my right eye and docs thought I may have Giant Cell Arteritis which could wipe out the other eye as well. Thankfully that was not my diagnosis. But I was on this awful drug and now have to wean off. Started prednisone Aug 23, 2024. Oct 29 I am on 30 mg and the last few days I have been sweating profusely. Anybody have similar side effects?

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DadCue | @dadcue | Oct 30 10:02am

I certainly remember episodes of profuse sweating when on higher doses of Prednisone. My episodes weren't restricted to the "night sweats" so many people refer to. I'm sure the episodes were Prednisone related because I'm off Prednisone and those episodes don't happen anymore.

I'm almost certain it is an endocrine related problem when you look at all the conditions that can cause diaphoresis.
https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/24496-diaphoresis
I'm a man and now I completely understand what it is like to be "hormonal."
Prednisone has a profound effect on endocrine system that shouldn't be underestimated. I think anyone treated with "long term" Prednisone should be referred to an endocrinologist. I didn't learn about all the hormone imbalances I had from Prednisone until I was referred to an endocrinologist.

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