Prednisolone and breathing problems

[Thecakeprincess]

Good day to everyone.

I would like to introduce myself.

I'm 66 and unfit at the moment.

Been on prednisolone for 12 months after pneumonia left me with Rheumatic arthritis.

I'm down to 5m a day now and see the rheumatologist at the end of May.

I've started to have a squeak in my chest and wheezing even doing simple things.

Any advice would be so.helpful.

I put 10lbs on in a year but that is gradually coming off, I swim most days but even swimming I'm wheezing the GP says it's not asthma or related to the steroids.

[Skatergirl1]

Hi, it sounds like you are getting fitter, well done. I would go back to your gp and tell them your concerns x

[Thecakeprincess in reply to Skatergirl1]

Hi Skatergirl.

Thank you so much, I've been back to see the gp he just says I'm ok carry on with what I'm doing.

I see the consultant at the end of the month I've more faith in him.

Bread seems to make it worse back to gluten free.

Have a good day .cherrio Cakeprincess x

[hallentine47]

I am 72 and 3 years ago spent almost 3 weeks in ICU due to pneumonia and since have been on daily prednisolone varying between 8 mg up to 60 mg a day depending on infection or exacerbation. I was diagnosed with COPD/Emphysema 12 years ago. I often get wheezing in my chest and altering the amount of steroid I take does not always have an effect. Ask for a rehab course where you will be given lots more info and guidance.