Morphea

[Gypsylass]

Hi,

Hope everyone is as well as can be.

Just a quick question I have just been diagnosed with Morphea anyone know if it's related to my PMR.

Thank you in advance.

[PMRpro Ambassador]

According to the Mayo clinic one cause may be immune system malfunction.

mayoclinic.org/diseases-con...

[Gypsylass in reply to PMRpro]

Many thanks PMR pro x

[SheffieldJane]

Hi Gypsylas, have you got both?

I believe everything we get is connected to our underlying health but there doesn't seem to be a scientific connection with the two conditions except the autoimmune angle. I may have read of a connection with Thyroid disorders somewhere.

My skin has produced odd warty things since I have had PMR.

I hope the outcome is good for you.

[Gypsylass in reply to SheffieldJane]

Hi Jane, yes I have both beennon Pred nesrly 4 year. The Dermatologist has given me some Enstilar spray so hopefully it will keep it at bay. Thanks for your advice much appreciated.

[Celtic PMRGCAuk volunteer]

Gypsylass, although I haven't come across Morphea, I have seen some people who have red bruise-like areas on their arms and legs whilst on Prednisolone due to the blood-thinning effect of the steroids. Whatever it's cause, I do hope that your skin problem will improve as you reduce down through the steroids and towards remission.

[Gypsylass in reply to Celtic]

Thank you x