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I'm on a a decreasing dose of Prednisolone - currently 7mg- and am having aches and pains and weakness generally but also a pain at the back of my head low down on the right side which is intermittent.. Also my skin has become so thin that I pull off big pieces on my legs just by touching something slightly and am covered in dressings. I wonder if this is normal and will improve once I 'm off the steroids (I hope).
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tina-uk_cwall marjory07364
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as for the aches and pains in general, are they PMR pains and aches and have they got worse with reducing your dose? Have you been overdoing things and your body is paying the price.
any open sore I would ensure was kept clean and lightly dressed but as soon as was possible I would undress them and always keep my skin well moisturised. Any cheap body cream will do but some do swear by a product called double base. Unfortunately thinning skin is a side effect of prednisolone but it will get better on the very low doses and when you stop taking preds altogether.
all the best, christina
audrey80537 marjory07364
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I am in US so had to order it on Amazon and won't get it til July 17 but if u r in the UK they have it at the drug store there so I understand
I was only diagnosed 3 + months ago and have had to go back to 20 mg twice because of flare ups.
Came down too fast, I also have headaches, annoying but not severe and intermittent. I was diagnosed by GP, Rhumy and vascular and all agreed it was not GCA but will keep close watch.
My headachs are only on the right side here and there but not sore to the touch which is what they checked for.
There are many people on this site who know so much more than me and I'm sure they will respond.
I hope you will be feeling better and try that cream.
ptolemy marjory07364
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You can always give your GP a phone call about the head pains rather than making an appointment and see what they think.
faye______00403 ptolemy
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the time. The Physician's Assistant at the Dermatologist
office where I go recommended putting coconut oil on my
arms. It's not a total solution but helps. The bruising is less
and the spots are not nearly as large without using the
coconut oil. Don't buy at beauty counter but go to Health
Food store and get the pure coconut oil. It's a little greasy
at first but sinks into skin after a while.
marjory07364
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EileenH marjory07364
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I had pains at the back of my head which were due to my shoulder and back muscles being tight - massage and Bowen therapy helped.
dan38655 marjory07364
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These occurences happened only over about a six-week period, and have not returned as I am hovering at 4mg.
I could count only eight or ten occurrences, but they were very sharp, like a nerve getting tugged or the sudden onset of a bad stiff neck.
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