Prednisone

[Athena2020]

Has anyone had bruising while taking prednisone , and urine frequency regardless if blood test shows no elevated blood sugar.

[Bcol]

I seem to remember from previous posts that neither of these is uncommon

[SnazzyD]

Pred can cause irritation to the bladder so it feels like one needs to see more. I needed to keep my wee very dilute by drinking lots of water. I also the found the same effect with calcium supplements. However, it may mean you have an infection. Do you have any other symptoms other than just needing to see a lot? When you do wee, is it reasonable amounts or less than you were expecting?

[Athena2020 in reply to SnazzyD]

Thank you for your reply

[Athena2020 in reply to Athena2020]

Yes , I do have other symptoms , bruising and some shortness of breath

[Athena2020 in reply to SnazzyD]

Yes I do have other symptoms. Bruising, shortness of breath .

[SnazzyD in reply to Athena2020]

That’s likely Pred. I meant bladder symptoms.

[Athena2020 in reply to SnazzyD]

Just frequent urinating urgently

[SnazzyD in reply to Athena2020]

How much are you drinking?

Have you been checked for a bladder infection?

[Athena2020 in reply to SnazzyD]

Yes I did a urine text for infection. I really do not drink to much other than coffee about 3 cups a day snd one glass water

[SnazzyD in reply to Athena2020]

That’s probably not enough if you mean a standard mug and small glass of about 250ml each. If you’re really not a happy drinker, start by drinking a glass of water for every cup of coffee you drink. You do need to try to dilute that urine.

What type was the test for infection?

[diana1998 in reply to Athena2020]

Most important to drink lots of water to keep hydrated 2/3 pints per day to keep urine diluted. Add half tspn bicarb helps. Coffee will irritate. I'm prone to urine infections so know the score.

[Athena2020 in reply to SnazzyD]

Do you feel fatigue sometimes ?

[SnazzyD in reply to Athena2020]

It can come with both having an autoimmune condition and taking Pred, as can infections. Have you had your urine checked for infection?

[VAl4266 in reply to Athena2020]

Yes bruising is really bad I’m covered with them, skin is really thin so get a lot of wounds also, at the moment am on 10 mg pred

[Suffererc in reply to VAl4266]

I read somewhere on the net that K2 supplement helps the skin. I take it and my skin is pretty good.

[alvertta]

Lotsa bruises. Touch something slightly. Bruise.

[piglette]

I permanently look as I have been in a fight, the bruises appear from nowhere.

[Athena2020 in reply to piglette]

Thank you for your reply

[calicojoy41 in reply to piglette]

GOOD ONE!!

[Snowy12]

Hi yes to both. My legs are the worst although I do get bruised on my arms as well I am black and blue. Aldo frequent trips to the loo yes. I have type 2 diabetes for the second time as I’m back up on a high dose following a relapse of GCA.

Good luck

[Athena2020 in reply to Snowy12]

Thank you for your reply

[Abbey17]

Yes my skin is very thin and bruises / cuts just by looking at it! GP said it was due to prednisone

[Athena2020 in reply to Abbey17]

Thank you for your reply

[calicojoy41 in reply to Abbey17]

I BRUISE IF I LOOK AT MY ARMS OR LEGS, HA HA. THAT IS LIFE IN PRED. LAND!!

[Suffererc]

Yes to the urine frequency. Think it a bladder irritation from the extra calcium. Tests always come up negative

[Fifelassieo]

Yes l have both.

[Athena2020 in reply to Fifelassieo]

Thank you for your reply

[Mychis]

Yes on both counts !

Bruising just started recently

I’m on 9 mg right now

Frequent urinating is a side effect of prednisone I was told

[Athena2020 in reply to Mychis]

Thank you for your reply

[Noosat]

Yes, to both

[Athena2020 in reply to Noosat]

Thank you for your reply

[VAl4266]

I have been taking vit K2 for a long time, but unfortunately it made no difference, I believe you can getK2 in a cream for the skin haven’t tried that, it’s very expensive I had a few pots of various creams from dr suggestions, but alas nothing has worked good luck proberbly a manic wand is needed

[Athena2020 in reply to VAl4266]

Thank you for your reply 😊

[VAl4266]

Sorry should read manic, put it down to old age

[PMRCanada]

I’ve had both symptoms since I started taking pred.

[Athena2020]

Thanks so much for your reply

[Flosy]

yes i had both.i am on 9mg.do drink lots.

[Maisiek]

Yes both 😰

[pmrgcavictim]

A big YES to both, looking for a padded loo seat to sleep on, save getting out so many times in the night. Trevor.

[calicojoy41 in reply to pmrgcavictim]

THAT IS WAY TOO FUNNY!!!!!

[castingcollectives]

Yes had very bad bruises black ones all over legs and arms even when not bumped into anything also prediabetic.Am now down to 1mg prednisolone and now ok but am still getting bruises was told skin will be fragile as it cannot thicken again but will improve when you lower dose

[Athena2020 in reply to castingcollectives]

Do you feel better since you have lowered the dose.