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shirley40391
shirley40391

Hi I have had PMR for about 4 years now and I am on 4mg of pre d after a few ups and downs on dosage.

I have recently started suffering spots on my face and boil type spots elsewhere. Wondering if this is part of the process and if I should go to the docs.

After looking for info on the Internet (bad mistake I know) there was a suggestion that I should go to docs about it because I am on steroids. Anyone else had any problems?

Thanks for your continued support. This forum has been my life line!

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  • Michdonn
    Michdonn shirley40391

    Posted

    Shirley 40391, I for one not had that side effect from Pred, good on the rest of your journey. Try to stay positive and smile, I know it's hard, but I believe it helps. Thinking positive and smiling. ??

    • shirley40391
      shirley40391 Michdonn

      Posted

      Thank you so much. Positive thinking is the way forward! Good luck!
  • mary19068
    mary19068 shirley40391

    Posted

    Hi shirley40391

    I have heard somewhere along the line that any blemish on the skin when taking steroids should be checked out.....

    • EileenH
      EileenH mary19068

      Posted

      Long term steroids can increase the risk of some forms of skin cancer. You should get such things checked whether you are on pred or not.
  • EileenH
    EileenH shirley40391

    Posted

    Does your GP check bloods regularly? One thing they should be doing is checking blood sugar levels/Hba1c levels to see what your average BS level has been over the past 3 months or so. High BS can cause spots. There is also a form of acne caused by steroids as a side effect.

    You do need to chat to your GP about it - just in case.

    • shirley40391
      shirley40391 EileenH

      Posted

      Thank you for your advice. I will get an appointment booked tomorrow to see my gp.
  • linda17563
    linda17563 shirley40391

    Posted

    I ve been on steroids for 6 years, last summer I developed a acne rosacre on my face....not nice....have been prescribed antibiotics, it cleared, but is back again.......definitely caused by steroids.....😕

    Good luck

    • shirley40391
      shirley40391 linda17563

      Posted

      Thank you Linda. I am seeing the doctor on Tuesday so hope I can get some answers.
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