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Eye issues while on prednisone and Anterma
Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR) | Last Active: Jul 21, 2025 | Replies (10)Comment receiving replies
I've been on prednisone since late June of 2024 for GCA. I started at 60 mg and have tapered down to 10. I have also been taking Actemra since August of 2024. I had some issues with my eyes early in my treatment, where they seemed slow to adjust to changes in light level as I was moving. As the prednisone dose decreased those problems cleared up. I see an ophthalmologist every few months to monitor for problems with cataracts, glaucoma, and pressure in my eyes. Those are known risks with prednisone. Like DadCue says, eye problems are more associated with prednisone than Actemra. I can't complain though, since the prednisone saved my vision and treated my PMR and GCA.
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Maybe I'm crazy, but I am on a lose dose of prednisone for about ten days to (hopefully) get some relief for the pain in my right hip and knew , which started 2 months after my laminectomy (L4-L5).
I seemed to do quite well quickly but suddenly I can barely walk,,it gets better as the day goes on..but the first half of the day is torture.
I saw my back surgeon a few days ago, x-rays are ok, so he prescribed the prednisone... I haven't really had any relief yet (I'm on day 3).
AND!? I have developed 'floaters in my high eye that are making me crazy! I am always swatting at non-existent bugs or sweeping wha seems like a loose hair away from my eye!
What the heck is any of this all about?
Thanks!