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I was put on high doses of prednisone for three months. It was to...

Posted at 8:39 PM on Aug 07, 2005 by doloresp, #10107
I was put on high doses of prednisone for three months. It was to controll envoluntary leg spasms (pain was severe) As soon as prednisone was stoped, the spasms were back, and muscle tone in both legs seem to be gone- my legs feel like rubber. I have asked the Drs. if it is due to the prednisone, but I dont get any strait answers. Have seen three nurosurgeons-believing the problem is due to "disc problems" CAT scan was done while still ON prednisone, so only "stenosis" showed up. Wish I had a Dr. that knew more about effects of prednisone on leg muscles.l
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Reply over 2 years ago on Sep 05, 2007 by nisse37, #1608

I was on Prednisone for 5 months. Lost a lot of muscle mass.
My abs became so weak that my navel popped out. Needed surgery to repair it.
Your muscles will eventually come back if you give them necessary exercise. It will take a year or so.
Be tough and hang in there.
Most doctors never admit the serious side effects of Prednisone.
But it almost killed me. My heart got wild and I am still suffering from the consequencies, five yrers later.
Regards
Nisse37

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