Breathless

[Jk110]

Recently got GCA which affected my sight a bit. Was put on 60mg for 4 weeks and now recently changed to 40 mg. Of steroids- Prednisolone. With that change has come breathlessness! I was fit for my age until now. Regular gym/golf I have read that the change down to 40mg might be responsible. On no other medication.

Is bloated stomach- puffed up neck and face part of the deal?

Is that caused mainly by water retention. Should I be drinking lots of water and if so why.

increased appetite - always hungry.

Thanks all.

[clematis5932]

My husband had this condition about twelve years ago. he was in hospital for a week and started on 80mg a day of steroids reducing monthly until he was down to 5mg a day then tapered to every other day then every three days until he was able to stop. The steroids did give him type 2 diabetes he was monitored every month now every three months. At the time he did not have any breathing problems, he has now a lot of health problems but the GCA has never been attributed to any of it. Steroids at high doses can increase your appetite and is a likely cause for your puffiness. Steroids usually help with breathing problems not cause them. I do hope your eyesight is ok now, I do know how serious the problem is. Sorry do not know about the water. My husband has never had a reoccurrence since.

[Jk110 in reply to clematis5932]

Thank you for taking the time to reply😀

Type 2 diabetes from the steroids! I hope not.

I have lost some vision in left eye - hopefully it will not deteriorate further.

I need to look further for the reason for my breathlessness - only when I do even light work.

Wishing you and your husband well.

[Gerald999]

Hi jk110. The following 2 link may give you some info. G

healthunlocked.com/pmrgcauk...

healthunlocked.com/pmrgcauk...

[mrsmummy in reply to Gerald999]

Well found!