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Don't know about cipro but prednisolone practically dissolved my right Achilles tendon. Beware of long term steroids for lung problems.

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Maricopa

It’s true. A friend of mine lifted a heavy object. But not so heavy it should have popped his bicep tendon . It did though and now there’s just a knot of a muscle there. Looks kinda odd. He’d been on prednisone for yrs! They didn’t do surgery to repair.

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sassy59

Pete’s been on pred since 1991 with no problems so he’s lucky. Xxxx

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ninelives in reply tosassy59

Pred can be a lifesaver -I agree with you have been on it for 16 years -have got osteoporosis but then lots of us do when a little older.

Certainly wouldn't be here without it.

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sassy59 in reply toninelives

Pete has osteoporosis too but, like you, would be without the steroids. Take care xxxx

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madonbrew in reply tosassy59

Wow that’s amazing that Pete has no probs with pred! Long may it continue!

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Ergendl

A salutary warning. Our health is often a balancing act between effective meds and unwanted side effects.

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Suzie42

Beware short term as well. My husband over the course of 2 years had steroid injections into his Achilles tendon. 3 years later, it ruptured!

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ninelives in reply toSuzie42

Thank you -hubby was offered those by inexperienced GP-the senior partner in practise refused to do it for the same reason your hubby experienced.

Hope he has recovered.

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Suzie42 in reply toninelives

Yes he is now 4 years post op and no problems. He was given injections by a rheumatologist consultant!!!

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Burghy

Be very weary I am still aching from them six months later they say might take a year I feel exhausted every day

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ninelives in reply toBurghy

Bless you hope that you feel better soon

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Burghy in reply toninelives

Thank you I am fighting this one

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hallentine47

Prednisone is one of many meds I take every morning and throughout the day and always feel lousy after taking them. I started using prednisone 15 years ago intermittently then daily 5 years ago varying from 10 to 35 mg a day depending on my condition. As yet I am only aware of onset Osteo and tissue skin which of course causes me so many problems being on blood thinners. I have tried many times to reduce the dose but cannot manage without them. Thanks for the warning.

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Burghy in reply tohallentine47

I was on 50mg reducing but went off as they were not helping good luck

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