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Skin infections while on Prednisone

Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR) | Last Active: Sep 22, 2017 | Replies (71)
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@barbararene

Wanted to share something I thought was interesting. So I went back to 2 mg of prednisone this week. My pain has been manageable. I developed a cold on Monday, Stuffy head and chest, well Monday I had absolutely no pain or stiffness. I wonder if the body is trying to fight the cold, so it has quit attacking the muscles w the PMR. I'm sure just temporary, but thought was interesting. Today is Wed and the same thing, still have a cold, but no pain or stiffness.
I say that w the exception of, at night it seems like my shoulder muscles around the shoulder blades experience cramps, like the muscles are drawing tight, now that is uncomfortable.
Anyway, just wanted to share what's new.
Barbararene'

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Teresa, Volunteer Mentor | @hopeful33250 | Aug 16, 2017

Thanks for updating us @barbararene! Keep in touch with us.

Teresa

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barbararene | @barbararene | Aug 23, 2017

Hows everyone doing w the PMR today? I still can't seem to get below 2 mg, but I guess I need to be greatful for that. I do find that a light massage can be helpful, but it has to be really light. I just get an upper body massage and yesterday I got one, but it was a little too hard, so I didn't feel much relief. I did get a stationary bicycle and have been riding it. At least I don't have to worry about falling off of it and if I do it will just be on my den floor, so not too far of a fall if that happens!
I still have some concern about the fat pocket under my neck, but as far as I can tell it is a side-effect of the prednisone. Has anyone else experienced any fat pockets as a side effect of the prednisone?
I see my rheumotolgist next month, maybe she will know something, but I think she doesn't have much more experience than I do w this!
Have a good day everyone.
Barbararene'

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paulinef | @paulinef | Aug 24, 2017

I am now on 9mg per day - decreasing by 1mg every month.. So far not too bad other than never being able to sleep soundly through the night. However I read until fall asleep again as taking any sleep supplement makes me feel groggy all morning.

I've been having a lot of pain in my arm since I fell many weeks ago but I think the slow healing process could be due to the prednisone.

Good to hear that you're using the stationery bike - I ride mine every night while watching the tv news etc.

Sandra

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