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Burning sensation

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elizabeth20640
elizabeth20640

hi I've had PMR and GCA for nearly 2 years, I'm down from 80mg pred to 5.5mg, I've had lots of side effects, I've always had a numbness and tingling feeling on left side of top of my back, I think from the start, but lately I have this burning sensation across the top of my back, almost like sunburn,

i was reading somewhere about nerve damage, and wondering if anyone else has suffered with this, thanks

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  • cathyfizz
    cathyfizz elizabeth20640

    Posted

    It sounds like you might have shingles. You should have it looked at.
    • elizabeth20640
      elizabeth20640 cathyfizz

      Posted

      Thanks Carhy,Really never thought of that, don't seem to have a rash, I had put it down to pred

  • dea13
    dea13 elizabeth20640

    Posted

    Hi, do you have any little rash with it, and also is it itchy ? I had shingles once and thats what it was like.

    Agree with Cathy, see your Dr soon : Cheers 

    • elizabeth20640
      elizabeth20640 dea13

      Posted

      Thanks Dea I have no rash but it is itchy, I was thinking of going to doctor just have it a while
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