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What Causes Pain In The Shoulder, Arms And Upper Legs?

Over a month now I ve been suffering with needle like burning pains on my both shoulder, arms, upper legs and private with red welts/marks. Very painful, can t sleep. Also massive hair lost. I m a 65 yr old felmale, Dr. Put me on prednisone 40mg a day for 14 days, on 9 day and I m very miserable.
Thu, 18 Aug 2016
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Thanks for your question on Healthcare Magic.
I can understand your concern.
In my opinion, you should stop prednisone because prednisone can cause all these symptoms as side effects.
In my opinion, you should get done vitamin b 12 level to rule out vitamin b 12 deficiency.
Deficiency can cause similar symptoms.
So if you are having vitamin b 12 deficiency then you will need supplements.
Also get done thyroid function test to rule out hyperthyroidism as this can also cause hair loss and other symptoms.
Don't worry, you will be alright. First diagnose and then start appropriate treatment.
Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks.
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What Causes Pain In The Shoulder, Arms And Upper Legs?

Thanks for your question on Healthcare Magic. I can understand your concern. In my opinion, you should stop prednisone because prednisone can cause all these symptoms as side effects. In my opinion, you should get done vitamin b 12 level to rule out vitamin b 12 deficiency. Deficiency can cause similar symptoms. So if you are having vitamin b 12 deficiency then you will need supplements. Also get done thyroid function test to rule out hyperthyroidism as this can also cause hair loss and other symptoms. Don t worry, you will be alright. First diagnose and then start appropriate treatment. Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks.