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Decrease in swelling after tapering prednisone

Posted by leleettetou @leleettetou, Nov 7, 2022

Does anyone find decrease in swelling after tapering prednisone?
Swollen feet and ankles moon face and severe bruising?

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sharonanng | @sharonanng | Nov 7, 2022

I have not experienced swelling in feet and ankles. After tapering to 10 mg, my moon face disappeared. The wrinkles came back, but I'm ok with that. When I look in the mirror, I look more like myself! I am currently on 9.5 mg and the bruising continues. The slightest bump causes a bruise. I have to fully concentrate on my task at hand and not try to do many things at once, my former usual mode. I do wear long sleeves and wear gloves for many tasks.

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milld835 | @milld835 | Nov 7, 2022

Not so much - yet, but I sincerely hope the moon face and donut neck take a hike.

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adia | @adia | Nov 8, 2022

I have successfully avoided the mirror from 15mg to current 10mg. I looked today and not so bad!
I have however, experienced hair loss and a couple chipped teeth. I am achy at present but I believe that may be due to barometric pressure.

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carlotta | @carlotta | Nov 9, 2022

Has anybody tried a water pill to help with the swelling from prednisone? Or isn’t that an option? I’m newly diagnosed so it’s probably already been answered. Thanks

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John, Volunteer Mentor | @johnbishop | Nov 9, 2022
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@carlotta

Has anybody tried a water pill to help with the swelling from prednisone? Or isn’t that an option? I’m newly diagnosed so it’s probably already been answered. Thanks

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Welcome @carlotta, I have been on Hydrochlorothiazide for my high blood pressure along with another medication when my PMR was active but I'm not sure about a water pill or other diuretic. I would definitely discuss it with your doctor before taking any.

You might find the following information helpful for ways to minimize the side effects of prednisone.
-- 8 Prednisone Side Effects + How to Minimize Them:
https://health.clevelandclinic.org/8-prednisone-side-effects-how-to-minimize-them/

You mentioned being newly diagnosed with PMR. You might find the following discussion helpful:
-- PMR Dosages and Managing Symptoms
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/pmr-dosages/

Do you keep a daily log of your prednisone dosage along with your pain level when you get up in the morning?

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carlotta | @carlotta | Nov 9, 2022

Thanks. I don’t keep a log but will start. Thanks. I’ll look up the other info. Appreciate your help

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marieirene | @marieirene | Nov 10, 2022
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@sharonanng

I have not experienced swelling in feet and ankles. After tapering to 10 mg, my moon face disappeared. The wrinkles came back, but I'm ok with that. When I look in the mirror, I look more like myself! I am currently on 9.5 mg and the bruising continues. The slightest bump causes a bruise. I have to fully concentrate on my task at hand and not try to do many things at once, my former usual mode. I do wear long sleeves and wear gloves for many tasks.

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Someone recommended Arnicare gel for bruising. Just started 2 days ago.

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leleettetou | @leleettetou | Nov 15, 2022

I had been told by a friend that Arnicare gel eliminated the bruising.
Was a little skeptical! Oh yeah????

I started using the gel about a week ago, the severe large purple bruises on my legs are almost gone! Oh my God!!!
I love her!

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