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What Causes Muscle Cramps With Cough And Wheezing?

Hello I have had a recent bout of asthma, not improved with serevent and Spiriva yesterday my MO put me on prednisone 25mgs bd for 5 days asthma improving, less coughing, minimal wheeze, however... now I am experiencing muscle cramps feet legs hands pleura I am on an aged pension do I still need to pay? you there sam?
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HI, thanks for using healthcare magic

Steroids can cause muscle cramps in some persons mainly due to changes in certain electrolyte levels.

Electrolyte abnormalities can be confirmed with a blood test done by your doctor.

When the steroids are discontinued, if they are the only cause of the symptoms, it is possible that they may decrease.

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What Causes Muscle Cramps With Cough And Wheezing?

HI, thanks for using healthcare magic Steroids can cause muscle cramps in some persons mainly due to changes in certain electrolyte levels. Electrolyte abnormalities can be confirmed with a blood test done by your doctor. When the steroids are discontinued, if they are the only cause of the symptoms, it is possible that they may decrease. I hope this helps