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How to address PMR pain while decreasing prednisone
Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR) | Last Active: Nov 6, 2023 | Replies (747)Comment receiving replies
It has been for me. I consulted a rheumatologist at the Mayo Clinic in Jacksonville, FL. She told me that I should make an appointment with my ophthalmologist when I returned home and that he should regularly check my eyes. She also stressed that I was to quickly contact my ophthalmologist if I had changes in vision.
Within six months after beginning prednisone therapy, I required cataract surgery. I have had vision problems ever since beginning prednisone therapy. Currently I am sometimes experiencing double vision, and my visual acuity is like a flea. I have had to have lens changes as often as every three months. Needless to say, I have resorted to seeking out Success Vision.
Sweating has been a serious issue with me. About three times a day (especially at least once at night) I sweat from head to toe. I can feel the sweat on my scalp. It is caused by prednisone.
You might Google "side effects of prednisone." I did. I learned a lot.
Prednisone is Dr. Jekyl and Mr. Hyde. It miraculously relieves the pain of PMR and restores mobility, but its side effects are horrible.
Good luck to you as you deal with this disease.
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@rachelp The trouble prednisone causes! Don’t I know! I, too, had vision changes which meant new glasses—not cheap. I have been seeing an ophthalmologist because of another vision prob so he watches out for cataracts. As for sweating problems, I had those, also. I get so warm and uncomfortable, but never actually sweat. I barely used a blanket this winter! Night sweats went away after awhile, thank heavens. I’ll be glad when I can taper off!
that is amazing., seems you can't win. I am done to 4mg of prednisone just over the weekend and I feel pain in my right leg, I am hoping the pain remains manageable so I can taper right off of prednisone as yes, it is causing me to sweat more and the blurred vision is so annoying. The reason I wrote that is so amazing that i am happy that we are all going through this not to wish this on anyone, but it is exactly the same. I am not crazy and it is not just me. I wish you good luck as you deal with the polymyalgia too. thanks for the info!
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thank you for your advice , my appointment is a week from today (with a rheumatologist) (very hard to get ) this pain is difficult to deal with , it came on suddenly, Im thinking its because of much stress.