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Any side effects after going off prednisone slowly?
Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR) | Last Active: Jul 17 8:26am | Replies (49)Comment receiving replies
@janb62 I am having new discomforts after prednisone use ending 6 weeks ago.. I had PMR. I felt great, no back pain, nothing. I now have back and hip pain. What I am reading is that this can be Gluteal Tendinopathy which is caused by long term steroid use. It has your symptoms. Google this, "long term steroids and Gluteal Tendinopathy". I also read that it can take a long time for all the after effects of long term steroid use can take time to disappear. I am using extra Strength Tylenol and it is helping so much. Try just 1 pill before upping to the recommended dose of 2 pills.
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@aisp3b
Thank you for that information. I will google it. Yes, I have aches and pains in shoulders, hips and back I never had before and a lot of muscle wasting. I have an upcoming PT appointment where I hope to regain strength but had to wait a long time for appointment. In the meantime there are some good therapists on you tube for those over 50 or 60 and I feel better after doing them. I have taken an occasional extra strenght Tylenol because it's not advisable to use it with alcohol. And right or wrong, I find that glass of wine in the late afternoon helps a lot and makes me happy! 😁
Hope your symptoms improve soon.