Throat and breathing

[sharonnorfolk]

I am on 30mg of pred. Is it normal to have a sore throat and breathing is so shallow? Dizziness I expected but I am now wondering if that is to do with the shallow breathing. What a misery I am but I do feel rough.

[SheffieldJane]

I am sorry that you feel so rough and if you can’t moan here, where can you moan.? Do you have PMR? If so 30 mg is a high start dose. 20mg is far more usual. How long have you had GCA/PMR?

I experienced an unpleasant sensation of oxygen starvation in the early days of PMR - gulping like a goldfish.

I had checks on my heart and my blood pressure. My blood pressure was elevated and I was prescribed Atenolol. The heart was fine.

The pollen count is high, not everything is Pred. Try not to feel too anxious, it tends to make a breathless symptom worse. Have some checks done and rest assured that this too will pass.

[sharonnorfolk in reply to SheffieldJane]

I have GCA so started on 55mg. I have been taking antihistamines. As I now have no voice at all and I am as weak as a kitten( mind you kitties I feel are stronger) I saw the nurse practitioner and joy of joys she said I will probably be like this for a good few months yet. Apparently I am her interesting case!!!!! Thanks for all your replies they are really helpful and reassuring.

[SheffieldJane in reply to sharonnorfolk]

I think it will be quicker than that.

I didn’t know that my voice had gone until I tried to sing to my grandson and an unholy croak came out. Fortunately he found it hilarious.

Are antihistamines ok with Prednisalone? For some reason I thought they weren’t.

[piglette]

A lot of people around my village have sore throats at the moment. It must be something in the air.

[Hidden]

My throat often used to get sore at 15mg because of snoring when I got a larger get neck as my body fat shifted. It seems to only happen periodically. But at the same time there are a few sore throats. A gargle with warm salt water and paracetamol will let you know whether some bug or other. Hope you feel better soon.

[Grants148]

There is a virus going around my area and l have had a sore throat and cough for about three weeks.it seems to feel a bit better only to return again a couple of days later. There is a lot of pollen about at this time of year and this is not helping the sore throat.Another reason for a sore throat is acid reflux,the preds could be causing this,l wish you well again soon Sharon .

[PMRpro Ambassador]

If you had GCA a sore throat can be a symptom - so don't rule out a flare. But it's that time of year - I've just had my second sore throat and cold this year which is unheard of.

[PMR2011]

One of my main symptoms of GCA was hoarseness, which would get worse as the day progressed or if I was tired. In early days it was a great indicator I was doing too much. Now down to 5mg Pred and it resolved a while ago. Didn’t have the sore throat tho.

Hand in there, things do get better.

[Hidden in reply to PMR2011]

YES! I am always hoarse! Especially at the end of the day (which makes no sense because I don't talk {except to myself} all day!) By the time Hubby gets home, I have this low, deep, sexy, sultry voice...

Seriously... NO, just NO.

Hahahahahahahaha

[PMR2011 in reply to Hidden]

Great way to gage if you’re overdoing or need a nap!