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What Is The Cause For Vision Problems,itchy Spots On Arm That Bleeds And Dry Skin When On Prednisone?
Hi I've been taking high doses prednisone for over a month now with doc knowing. I have severe asthma, it takes this amount to get over attacks . Allergies are cause. I am in my parents home taking care of them but had a dog here not here now. I am weaning down 10 mg every other day. I am also taking and monitoring inr. I have had a couple go 8 and over. My symtoms are eye vision has changed to nearsighted and far away signifigant enough to change script, i also have havd a form of spots on my arms that itch and bleed. My skin is getting really dry and painfaul like backs of legs arms behind knees like littlesores itch red spots that feel like my skin is being rung out.lotion not helping any ideas?
HI Thank for asking to HCM Your complain of vision and skin manifestation may not be due to steroid, but this could be due to some other condition, and that need to be investigated, you have to finish the course of steroid even if this is cause of your problem and if this is true then this has to gone away after the seas therapy, till then no need to worry this wont be harmful to you, I hope this information may helps you, have nice day.
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What Is The Cause For Vision Problems,itchy Spots On Arm That Bleeds And Dry Skin When On Prednisone?
HI Thank for asking to HCM Your complain of vision and skin manifestation may not be due to steroid, but this could be due to some other condition, and that need to be investigated, you have to finish the course of steroid even if this is cause of your problem and if this is true then this has to gone away after the seas therapy, till then no need to worry this wont be harmful to you, I hope this information may helps you, have nice day.