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Skin changes with prednisone

Posted by shesnuts @shesnuts, Oct 18, 2022

I had always had great skin, but on 60 g of prednisone. I am experiencing a lot of sagging and thinning of my skin, particularly in my upper arms. I also have extreme bruising whenever anything, touches my forearm or my legs. I also have a lot of capillaries breaking in my legs and face now will this change when I get off of prednisone or lower my dose ? I am still not pain-free. Every step reminds me that I have this disease.

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anirose | @anirose | 1 day ago
In reply to @marymckeith "@anirose You are SO right we look okay so not sure doctors, etc take us seriously...." + (show)
@marymckeith

@anirose You are SO right we look okay so not sure doctors, etc take us seriously. They can’t believe what we are going through internally.

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True...they treat a symptom. Prescription pad out. There you go! Eastern medicine treats both the mind and body as one. I went to an Asian doctor once, and I felt comforted that my emotional needs were met too. After all, both are housed in the same body, so they both need help to heal.

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anirose | @anirose | 1 day ago
In reply to @tobeybaby "I also have bleeding under ski. If I bump myself. Had it a little before prednisone,..." + (show)
@tobeybaby

I also have bleeding under ski. If I bump myself. Had it a little before prednisone, skin Doc said it was from sun damage. Now worse on prednisone. Have started using Dermend moisturizing bruise formula with good results.

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Dermend? I shall try that. Good to get ideas to help. Thx.

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dougschiffman | @dougschiffman | 1 day ago

I am not joking about super glue. seriously.

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cchantiles | @cchantiles | 17 hours ago

I am having facial surgery thanks to what prednisone does to ones skin. Not only did the surgeon tell me pre op to reduce my prednisone from 3.5 to 2.5 (I guess that's a magic number?) to reduce post op swelling/inflamation and infection, but to also stop all fish oils,
Omega 3, aspirin, NSAIDS, anything that can thin my blood... since it also causes excessive bruising. I didn't realize the overlap of blood thinning pills that I was taking until I Googled each one. So far Tylenol aka acetaminophen aka Paracetamol is filling in for pain relief. Lots of sleep to restore energy. My regular doctor prescribed Quviviq for sleep because it doesn't contribute to dementia like many other sleep meds can. Virtual hugs and may God grant us the ability to bear whatever comes our way, to love, and appreciate each new day! 🤗

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