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I had vision changes while taking Prednisone, cataracts and a switch from farsighted to nearsighted.
I developed lumbar spinal stenosis after some heavy lifting and yard work a year into treatment for PMR. It was coincidental to the PMR but maybe exaggerated by the prednisone side effect of bone loss. An x-ray of the lumbar region revealed anterolisthesis L4-L5, grade 1 retrolisthesis L2-L3 and L3-L4 and widespread degenerative arthritis. The pain and numbness has mostly resolved if I limit the heavy lifting and twisting. I am 76 and not too happy about having to act my age, my body is wearing out and I need to accept that as gracefully as I can, (not too gracefully yet, lol). It might be a good idea to have a lumbar x-ray to get some idea of what your spine looks like. I found these exercises worth doing:
https://www.verywellhealth.com/exercise-program-for-spinal-stenosis-2696100
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I have severe lumbar spine issues involving central canal stenosis, foraminal stenosis, vertebra out of alignment, several herniated discs and compressed nerves. This all causes an almost constant ache on my left side which occasionally leads to sciatica down to the knee. With PT, I have learned to manage it. No BLT (bending, lifting, twisting), which means most of these exercises would aggravate my symptoms. The ONLY thing that helps greatly is standing back extensions. If I’m being good, I do 30 in the morning and another 30 in the evening (bend backward over a counter, hold for two beats). I use a reacher/grabber to pick things up off the floor. I strongly advise you to get full spinal X-rays and an MRI. Good luck!