PMR, Prednisone, sore throat
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i have had PMR for 2 years and am now in a taper from 7.5m prednisone down to 7m. I have suddenly developed a sore spot on my throat. Also, I experienced acid reflux for the first time this past week, on one occasion. Is the throat soreness related to the prednisone? An infection? Thank you for any comments.
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susan91476 kathy67492
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JanSP kathy67492
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I have GCA and PMR although the PMR has only flared up once in the last few years. My GCA which came first in June 2009 has come back four times and I've been on as much as 80 mg. pred and 1 ml metx. I'm now down to 30 mg and .8 ml. I started having mouth problems a few months ago - burning sensation mostly of the front of my tongue. Also some upper pallate and throat soreness. I was diagnosed by my GP as having thrush which is a fungus. My GP explained it was because my immune system was being knocked down and I've been swishing nystatin which has helped. I also have reflux and take omeprozole 40 mg which works but now I hear it's not good for dementia. My mom developed mild Alzheimers in her early 80's before she passed away from lupus and my dad and I played Jeopardy the night before he died at 95 and he was sharp. Don't know what to do about the reflux which started in my 30's and I'm now 70. I'm now taking actemra injections (3 so far) every other week to try to get my pred down without flares. I've put on a tremendous amount of weight and can't seem to control my eating. It's effected my breathing and makes it hard to exercise let alone walk without huffing and puffing. I've been normal weight all my life and athletic and this is depressing me which leads to more eating. Help! I am taking an antidepressent (tried a few different ones) but still craving food especially sweets.
I don't know if this helps you at all - could be an infection? I didn't mean to ramble on with my problems but that's what this site is for. Thank you all who contribute. Jan
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