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Do any suffered experience breathlessness?

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tangocharlie

Yes but only at lower doses of Pred. I have been thoroughly checked out for things like heart and lung problems and conclude it is some kind of inflammation in the airways. I'd mention it to your GP so they can do checks

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Mary63

Please get this checked out by your doctor. There are a myriad of possible causes. It may be nothing much but better safe than sorry.

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tangocharlie in reply to Mary63

How are you doing after recent heart problems?

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Mary63 in reply to tangocharlie

I will send you a PM

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It can be a side effect of prednisolone but many of us also suffer breathlessness due to the PMR itself and its effect on the muscles.

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