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Dizzyness on lowering my head

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ricky23486
ricky23486

after 3 years on prednisone  for pmr I have tapered from 15 to 8 mg daily.  A few days ago I noticed a new symptom ....that my sense of balance is impaired when I bend down or bend my head  forwards.  I wanted to read what others have said in the past about dizzyness but don't know how to find the discussions.  I know that if it is not pmr related that it could be caused by pressure on the blood vessels. But I wonder what it indicates ...am I developing something new? . Or is it typical of pmr / prednisone / and if there is anything at all that I can do about it?    

 

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  • mimi1950
    mimi1950 ricky23486

    Posted

    I've also experienced bouts of dizziness upon moving my head. Also, my BP oscillates a lot from 90 systolic to 95 diastolic ! I've noticed that the dizziness is connected with my BP.

    • ricky23486
      ricky23486 mimi1950

      Posted

      I didn't think of checking my b pressure.  Thanks I will do

  • caroline83483
    caroline83483 ricky23486

    Posted

    I have also been having balance problems , pmr for 31/2 years. I have been thoroughly investigated and medical staff have concluded that it is side effects of pred. I am reducing from 9mgms on dead slow method. I have had to resort to using a cane when out walking. Tried Bowen therapy with no improvement. Fortunately I have no pain.

    I expect that it will improve the lower I reduce. 

    • lodgerUK_NE
      lodgerUK_NE caroline83483

      Posted

      When in doubt, blame it on pred....................mantra of medics?  That is why the research is so important.
  • duke87801
    duke87801 ricky23486

    Posted

    Same problem here. A therapist gave me some walking exercises to do and they helped. The best thing that I have tried is musinex fm. Worked in one day. Like she said we are not immune from the everyday maladies. This suggestion was from a friend!
    • Michdonn
      Michdonn duke87801

      Posted

      Hi duke87801, could you tell me what

      musinex fm. is I checked online but couldn't find it. Thanks

    • Michdonn
      Michdonn EileenH

      Posted

      Cough syrup? EileenH

      That would be great if I could get some balance back.

    • Michdonn
      Michdonn duke87801

      Posted

      Hi duke8701, is it Mucinex Cough syrup?

      That would be great if I could get some balance back. Thanks 🙂

    • duke87801
      duke87801 Michdonn

      Posted

      Forget the mucinex. Found out the best is sudafed. From a pharmacist. Just bought a years supply
    • Michdonn
      Michdonn duke87801

      Posted

      Sudafed, helped with your balance duke87801? I hope that is what you are saying! 🙂

    • Anhaga
      Anhaga duke87801

      Posted

      Read up on sudafed because long term use can have some side effects.  One of which is dizziness!
    • duke87801
      duke87801 Michdonn

      Posted

      Yes! Only take when I need it, two weeks three pills and I'm good. 

    • Michdonn
      Michdonn duke87801

      Posted

      Great I will get some today.

      Thanks, duke87801 🙂

    • Michdonn
      Michdonn Anhaga

      Posted

      Anhaga, I will do my research, thank you for the information.

      Keep smiling! 🙂

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