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Posted 5 years ago13 users are following. Really bad the other day,managed short notice appointment at GP's, not my usual GP but felt that I was being listened to. He sent me for blood tests which all came back OK. The Clinical Detail title for the test was "Parasthesis". Has anybody had any of the bad tingling or numbness I refer to?. Is this yet another bad side effect of Prednisolone? Posted 5 years ago. Is the GP intending referring you for further investigation? I started on Pred.
I can't get an answer from anybody, test they say are all normal! Similar effects with me at around the same level of pred.
I stayed at the same dose for quite a long time with a couple of small ups and downs. Personally, as we are all so difference, I started to do more exercise even if it was a small amount but every day little and often. I'm at zero and have been for well over a month and the only advice is to find something that will help you through this period but don't just up the dosage. I have a strong believe that it's at this point your body is starting to produce cortisol itself and could be jumping around.
Hope it settles down and finds a balance before you start to reduce again. I too have had numbness in my feet, worse in left foot funning up the outside of my leg, for about 9 months now, my GP just said it was from an old injury, but I do not have old injuries in my feet.
My Haemotologist said I have to report it to my Neurologist who I am going to visit in a couple of weeks time, so will see what he says. It is just annoying, isn't it. I blame the gradual compression of discs in my spine because of the passage of time for a lot of discomfort elsewhere in my body. Posted 4 years ago. Not long after the injection I ended up with the Shingles, possibly due to the Cortisone one Dr said.
On a bad day it also drives me round the bend. I have got used to it on a mild day, but I do find that it is exacerbated when I go for a walk or shoppng. It would be good to find a way to either treat it, or a reason for it. Well I had the nerve conduction test looking for Neuropathy, all clear, now waiting to have MRI on my lower lumber region, Prof. Due to have MRI in May, so will let you know the result. Hope you are keeping well. My body seems to throw up new challenges every month or so.
If its not the PMR it is something else. I have the same tingling and numbness, mainly in my feet. If I get any info from my Rheumatologist. I will get back to you. I am wondering if there is some other underlying problem or if it is the PMR or Pred again. Hopefully I can get an appt with her soon. Would I need to see a doc or a physio to get it diagnosed? If your medication is contributing to the dizziness it should be reviewed - overmedication is a common cause and there are other drugs to manage BP which cause fewer side efects when used carefully.
I have 2 different ones at very low doses, for example. Is your BP generally lower because of lowering your pred dose maybe you may need a lower dose or is it swinging about a different drug may help that. If you google it you should find exercises that might help - I say might, never helped me much! Hope your Bowen person has a space and can help. Of course - there is always the possibility that your back muscle problems if that is what it is is contributing to the dizziness.
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Side Effect? New discussion Reply. It can be a side effect of pred, yes, and the fact it started shortly after you started taking pred does suggest that might well be the culprit. It can also be part of autoimmune disease. Anhaga track. How right you were Anhaga, my Neurologist discovered it was coming from compression in the L5s1 in spine. I ended up with bad Sciatica from it and had to have a Cortisone injection in that area as I got to the point whereas I could not walk. Thank goodness the injection worked for how long who knows?
My personal experience is, that the stiffness is causing it. Nerves get compressed through tight muscles and tight fascia. Keep moving and do slow stretches end exercises every day. Pilates, Bliss and Yin Yoga helps me alot. Get a good massage from time to time, drink enough water and take minerals esp. In my experience it can be caused through the stiffness.
Tight muscles and tight fascia can compress nerves. Keep moving and do slow stretches every day. Pilates, Bliss and Yin Yoga helps me.
Drink enough water and add minerals, esp. And get a good massage from time to time. I started on Pred in September My tingling started at around 8 mg Pred. It started in my feet and now over 2 years later it varies from day to day. Some days it is very bad, almost like a painful buzzing, other days just a mild tingling or pins and needles in my feet and legs. It can affect my whole body, even my face and lips on occasions. I have seen a couple of neurologists and had tests.
I have been told I have short fibre neuropathy in my legs, but noone can explain the feelings in the rest of my body, so I put it down to the side effect of Pred. I had a visit with the Neurologist yesterday, thinks my numbness in feet could be neuropathy, having test for this next week, or also he said could be coming from spine, if neuropathy clear will do xray of spine.
Befo re I was diangnosed with PMR I suffered from lower back pain for many years, but since on Prednisone I do not have the back pain, so maybe Prednisone helps???? Thanks Track. Good luck with your tests. Do let us know the results. Good luck with the MRI. Frustrating to have to wait until May, it would be nice to have all the tests and results at the same time!
I have just been on prednisone for 3 weeks. My PMR is mainly in hips, thighs and calves. If I get any info from my Rheumatologist, I will get back to you. I am wondering if you have had any answers about your tingling. EileenH jan It could be piriformis syndrome or myofascial pain syndrome causing irritation of nerves in the area they supply.
Hello Eileen, would this be aggravated by my increased sitting owing to my dizziness? Certainly sitting can be very painful. A physio would be more use probably. It depends where you are - here in Italy my GP is actually quite good at muscular problems but then, she worked in the rehab department in a previous incarnation!
In the UK they all blame bones and discs and rarely think of purely muscular problems. You may be lucky - offer your GP the chance to give an opinion! And perhaps he can get an early physio appointment hope springs eternal and all that!
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My Haemotologist said I have to report it to my Neurologist who I am going to visit in a couple of weeks time, so will see what he says. It is just annoying, isn't it. I blame the gradual compression of discs in my spine because of the passage of time for a lot of discomfort elsewhere in my body.
Posted 4 years ago. Not long after the injection I ended up with the Shingles, possibly due to the Cortisone one Dr said. On a bad day it also drives me round the bend. I have got used to it on a mild day, but I do find that it is exacerbated when I go for a walk or shoppng. It would be good to find a way to either treat it, or a reason for it.
Well I had the nerve conduction test looking for Neuropathy, all clear, now waiting to have MRI on my lower lumber region, Prof. Due to have MRI in May, so will let you know the result. Hope you are keeping well. My body seems to throw up new challenges every month or so.
If its not the PMR it is something else. I have the same tingling and numbness, mainly in my feet. If I get any info from my Rheumatologist,. I will get back to you. I am wondering if there is some other underlying problem or if it is the PMR or Pred again. Hopefully I can get an appt with her soon. Would I need to see a doc or a physio to get it diagnosed? If your medication is contributing to the dizziness it should be reviewed - overmedication is a common cause and there are other drugs to manage BP which cause fewer side efects when used carefully.
I have 2 different ones at very low doses, for example. Is your BP generally lower because of lowering your pred dose maybe you may need a lower dose or is it swinging about a different drug may help that.
If you google it you should find exercises that might help - I say might, never helped me much! Hope your Bowen person has a space and can help. Of course - there is always the possibility that your back muscle problems if that is what it is is contributing to the dizziness.
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Always speak to your doctor before acting and in cases of emergency seek appropriate medical assistance immediately. Use of the forums is subject to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy and steps will be taken to remove posts identified as being in breach of those terms. Side Effect? New discussion Reply. It can be a side effect of pred, yes, and the fact it started shortly after you started taking pred does suggest that might well be the culprit.
It can also be part of autoimmune disease. Anhaga track. How right you were Anhaga, my Neurologist discovered it was coming from compression in the L5s1 in spine. I ended up with bad Sciatica from it and had to have a Cortisone injection in that area as I got to the point whereas I could not walk.
Thank goodness the injection worked for how long who knows? My personal experience is, that the stiffness is causing it. Nerves get compressed through tight muscles and tight fascia. Keep moving and do slow stretches end exercises every day.
Pilates, Bliss and Yin Yoga helps me alot. Get a good massage from time to time, drink enough water and take minerals esp. In my experience it can be caused through the stiffness.
Tight muscles and tight fascia can compress nerves. Keep moving and do slow stretches every day. Pilates, Bliss and Yin Yoga helps me.
Drink enough water and add minerals, esp. And get a good massage from time to time. I started on Pred in September Because the adrenal glands have been effectively "off duty" due to ample supplies of the cortisol substitute, stopping suddenly can leave your body without enough to function properly. Severe cases can lead to hypovolemic shock , coma , and even death. The tapering schedule for prednisone can vary depending on the dose you were prescribed and how long you were on treatment.
People on long-term therapy often need months to get off the drug completely. Prednisone can be a very effective drug if used appropriately. If your healthcare provider prescribes prednisone, take the drug as directed, neither altering the dose or duration of therapy. If you experience any side effects or have signs of infection, let your healthcare provider know without delay. Never stop treatment or reduce the dose because it "makes you feel better.
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This is a very old question. One possible answer is that Prednisone promotes fluid retention. It may be that is why your hands are tingling. Fluid shift or retention can create a kind of carpal tunnel syndrome situation. Tendons, ligaments and nerves pass thru the area. Adding bodily fluid to the area, or weight gain, squishes the nerve. The nerves is the softest tissue in the tunnels which is why it is the thing that is compressed, hence you get the nerve sensations.
Hope you were able to get off the Prednisone soon. NB It can also happen with some thyroid issues and pregnancy. Both also can cause fluid retention. If it happens again, wear the nighttime wrist splints to bed. They should be shaped in a 'neutral' position, not like 'cocked' wristguard styles used in sports. Subzeromambo Veteran Member. Today I was in a gyno's office when my blood pressure became very high. My hands were tingly and my heart was pounding like crazy. I decreased to 15mg on Tues.
It was just a regular ole annual exam nothing for me to be worried or excited over. The nurse was worried I was going to have a heart attack. I went home and after about three hours I was fine. Normally, my blood pressure is extremely low. I have no heart problems or family history of heart problems. Has anyone else ever had this? AMK77 Veteran Member. When I tapered pred I had tingling hands, tho my GI said it was not a side effect. I could find no other reason for the tingling. Mackster Veteran Member.
Yeah, I've had the 'tingling hands' mainly round the finger tips. Sort of in a sporadic way. Just happened to be whilst I was on prednisone. I suspect not. Though I'm sure there will be a plausible explanation somewhere. Thank you both for posting. It is good to know I'm not the only one. My blood pressure is better today and so far my heart has been fine. I am spending a very lazy day curled up with a good book in front of the fire.
The winds are howling outside. My Siberian is standing on the balcony letting the wind ruffle his fur and smiling like crazy. I never noticed having that issue any of the times I was on pred, but I did have tingling sensation pins and needles in my fingers when I wasn't on predmy doc checked my B12 levels and sure enough they were dangerously low Scrap Girl Veteran Member.
I experienced tingling in fingers and toes after I had been on prednisone for a while. My family doctor said it could have been caused by edema. Haven't had it since. Thank you. Scrap Girl, It is good to know that the tingling was very temporary for you. I think the nurse's reaction to my blood pressure and pulse rate scared me more than necessary. Thank you for letting me know about your experience. Christine Veteran Member. I had tingling in my fingertips while on prednisone, along with excessive thirst.
Prednisone can increase your blood sugar. Since both my parents were diabetics, I knew this was a sign of diabetes.
I went to my family doctor the next day and he gave me an Accu Chek monitor. That evening, two hours after dinner, my blood sugar was up to !!! My doctor said just to watch my diet as this was related to prednisone.
I've been off the pred. Get your blood sugar checked, especially the 2 hr pp. Christine, Your suggestion make a lot of sense for me. Both my parents were diabetics too. I have my blood sugar checked every year at my annual. So far there haven't been any problems. I didn't know blood sugar could be effected by Pred. That is an extremely helpful bit of information.
You're quite welcome. Be sure to get the 2 hr pp drawn or buy an Accu Chek monitor at your local drug store. My fasting blood sugars were and still are normal but once in awhile, if I eat cake or something, that 2 hr pp will go up above ChefPatrick Regular Member. I am having the worst time with acne all over my shoulders and back from the prednisone, and I've been off for three days now.
I've never had this problem before. I hope you didn't stop the prednisone cold turkey. That could cause big problems. Sara14 Veteran Member. Last night, my hands kept falling asleep throughout the night. It would actually wake me up every hour or more. I can't remember if I've ever haf this happen in the past while on prednisone. Is this normal?
I didn't notice it today at all but I haven't lied down much today. It seemed to happen every time my hands were above my chest. AnnaM Regular Member. Just a belated chime-in -- I finished up a course of prednisone in September and wow, did I have both dizziness and tingly hands during the last few weeks of the taper down. It wasn't painful at any point, but it was annoying and extremely distracting.
It didn't happen to me again the following night. It happened again, much, much more mildly though, last night. Rosiedays Regular Member. And I could feel better with time. What I thought was completely unrelated though, until I read this thread, is for just the last three or so days I have been waking up with painful foot cramps and leg cramps and my foot will lose feeling - cramp up - or tingle like extreme pins and needles after seconds if sitting on it.
Subzerowhen I was taking pred my usual normal blood pressure was in the high side and I felt anxious and jittery. At least I could be more productive then. Hopefully your fatigue will lesson with a little more time, Rosie. My circulation definitely seems worse lately.
I feel like my hands and feet fall asleep really quickly. I have no idea if it's from the prednisone or not though. I couldn't really find a lot on the topic when I Googled it. I'm trying to exercise when I feel up to it short walks and trying to add strength training back in. I just quit smoking again not too long ago so my circulation should actually be improving. My blood pressure is a little higher than normal on pred, too. I think there's definitely a connection. Today my foot fell asleep so badly it was completely numb and it took longer than normal to get any feeling back into it -- kind of scary for a few moments!
I was not even sitting on it for long at all. Remember that while you are on prednisone, your blood sugar numbers are through the roof and you essentially look like you're diabetic if a blood test were drawn. They're powerful at converting food, fat, and body mass into sugars which go straight to the blood and raise our blood sugar levels.
Numbness, burning, or tingling in the face, arms, legs, feet or hands; Rash; Seizures; Shaking of the hands that you cannot control; Shortness of breath. Prednisone is a corticosteroid often used to treat autoimmune or of the hands that you cannot control; numbness; burning or tingling in the face, arms. Prednisone is a corticosteroid often used to treat autoimmune or of the hands that you cannot control; numbness; burning or tingling in the face, arms. Prednisone is a prescribed medication that reduces swelling, irritation, and inflammation in the body for a range of conditions. While this powerful steroid. Numbness, burning, or tingling in the face, arms, legs, feet or hands; Rash; Seizures; Shaking of the hands that you cannot control; Shortness of breath. Prednisone is a type of immunosuppressant. He is the vice chair for ambulatory services for the department of medicine at Weill Cornell Medical College in New York. Fluid shift or retention can create a kind of carpal tunnel syndrome situation. Understanding adrenal crisis. It is just annoying, isn't it. Today my foot fell asleep so badly it was completely numb and it took longer than normal to get any feeling back into it -- kind of scary for a few moments! I am wondering if there is some other underlying problem or if it is the PMR or Pred again.Drug information provided by: IBM Micromedex. Along with its needed effects, a medicine may cause some unwanted effects. Although not all of these side effects may occur, if they do occur they may need medical attention. Some side effects may occur that usually do not need medical attention.
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