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Feeling tired! Do others with PMR feel significantly more tired?

Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR) | Last Active: Jun 1, 2023 | Replies (75)
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@milld835

QUESTION: Has anyone on Prednisone experienced the "Moon Face"? My weight has not fluctuated up or down, but I now have this extremely round face and huge double chin. Heading for the Buddah look. The upside is that it smooths out the wrinkles. Have you heard of this affecting ears, i.e. pressure in the ears on both sides? I have this as well.

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John, Volunteer Mentor | @johnbishop | Apr 21, 2022

@milld835 -- @lindapc, @artist01, @kimh, and others have posted about Moon Face in other prednisone related discussions and may have some thoughts to share with you. There's also another discussion on the side effects of prednisone you might find helpful.

Prednisone Side Effects: https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/prednisone-side-effects-1/

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abbeyc | @abbeyc | Apr 21, 2022

Yes my rheumatologist warned me that after being on steroids for more than two months the moon face and weight gain would begin. I did develop the moon face on 16 mg of methyl prednisone but after reducing sugar and carbs and drinking more water the moon face has lessened significantly.

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Teri | @tsc | Apr 22, 2022

Hi @mild835, the Moon face is one of the side effects of prednisone. At the higher dosage of prednisone, I noticed a moon face, but it made me look healthier, as my PMR and GCa resulted in anorexia. I was down to 93 lbs. and looked like a little bird. I've been able to gain 10 lbs. On a low dosage of prednisone, my cheeks are filled in and rosy so I don't look like death warmed over anymore.

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