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What Causes Muscle Cramps With Cough And Wheezing?
Hello I have had a recent bout of asthma, not improved with serevent and Spiriva yesterday my MO put me on prednisone 25mgs bd for 5 days asthma improving, less coughing, minimal wheeze, however... now I am experiencing muscle cramps feet legs hands pleura I am on an aged pension do I still need to pay? you there sam?
Fri, 4 Dec 2015
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Steroids can cause muscle cramps in some persons mainly due to changes in certain electrolyte levels.
Electrolyte abnormalities can be confirmed with a blood test done by your doctor.
When the steroids are discontinued, if they are the only cause of the symptoms, it is possible that they may decrease.
I hope this helps
Steroids can cause muscle cramps in some persons mainly due to changes in certain electrolyte levels.
Electrolyte abnormalities can be confirmed with a blood test done by your doctor.
When the steroids are discontinued, if they are the only cause of the symptoms, it is possible that they may decrease.
I hope this helps
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