Prednisone and neuropathy

Posted by jillkellyauthor @jillkellyauthor, 5 days ago

Before prednisone and PMR, I had a very, very mild case of non-diabetic neuropathy. I've been on pred for five months and in the last month, my neuropathy is spreading up my calves, even though I am tapering down from 8 to 4. Anyone else with this experience?

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John, Volunteer Mentor | @johnbishop | 5 days ago

@jillkellyauthor, There is a similar discussion that you might find helpful for comparing notes. I've had PMR twice while having neuropathy (idiopathic small fiber peripheral neuropathy) but the prednisone didn't have any impact one way or another for my neuropathy.

-- Peripheral Neuropathy - Result of PMR or Prednisone?: https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/peripheral-neuropathy-8/

arcuri24 | @arcuri24 | 4 days ago

I never had neuropathy until I took methylprednisolone this past winter for a sinus infection--the pills were prescribed by an ENT. On day two I had the worst reaction, tingling and burning with a racing heart. I immediately discontinued the dreadful meds. Since then, I lost weight, I get night sweats and of course, feet that lost feeling. Muscles have also grown weaker. Doctors cannot seem to find out what caused this neuropathy-- I do not have diabetes, was never a drinker or smoker and never had chemo. The various doctors I have been to seem reluctant to blame the medicine--which leads us down another trail about health care.