Can Oral Steroids cause leg discomfort?

[Matman]

My lower legs (shins and calfs) daily feel hot and 'buzzy' at various times (for lack of a better description). Anyone know if this is a common side effect of Oral Steroids or other Asthma Meds? Alternatively, anyone familiar with this odd sensation in their lower legs and know what might cause it? (Thanks in anticipation).

[ChrissieMons]

Tell your GP. You don't want it to turn out to be a clot or anything serious. It probably isn't at all, but you need to get it checked.

[Matman in reply to ChrissieMons]

Thanks - I'll do that.

[Hanna222]

I get this sometimes (not related to oral steroids though). I always think it feels like a blood clot, but I've been to the doctors with it. Luckily, it's not a clot. Don't remember exactly what the reason was, but I was told to eat more potassium. It's muscular, apparently. Taking a paraceptomol makes the feeling go away.

[Matman]

Cheers

[Maryeileen1]

Hi Matman ,

I myself have just finished a course of oral Prednisolone and have had a similar leg and ankle problem ....most uncomfortable 😣.

I have Looked up is side-effects of prednisolone and it is appears to be a common side affect of high dose But sure duration of treatment .

I hope our symptoms resolve soon.

Best wishes Maryeileen.

[Matman]

Thanks. Appreciated.