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Severe Muscle Weakness From The Hips, Joint Pains In The Back, Using Walker Post Long Term Use Of Prednisone. When Will The Effects Fade?
I have been on prednisone for about 10 weeks. Started out on 80 mg. and now sitting at 20mg the doc has only lowed the doseage because of the side effects I am getting. I have severe muscle weakness from my hips down I now have to use a walker. I have joint pain in my back down. Is this all normal? and if so how long once I get off the medication will it approximately take to regain the strength in my legs that I will not need to use the walker???
Fri, 27 Jul 2012
Hi,
Would like to know what are the side effects of prednisone? Is it the muscle weakness? Why are you put on prednisone? Why is it diagnosed ? This is not normal. You should rest and take proper investigations like CPK - MB, ESR, CRP and if required biopsy too. You should better see a Rheumatologist if not met yet.
Would like to know what are the side effects of prednisone? Is it the muscle weakness? Why are you put on prednisone? Why is it diagnosed ? This is not normal. You should rest and take proper investigations like CPK - MB, ESR, CRP and if required biopsy too. You should better see a Rheumatologist if not met yet.
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