Variable periods of bloating, constipation and normal bowel function.

[waltztherapy]

Currently at 5/5.5 mg prednisolone, and tapering very slowly. I'm in my third year since PMR diagnosis having started on 15 mg.I enjoy a healthy diet with regular exercise, dancing, table tennis and walking, varying the pace with varying pain levels.

Grateful for any suggestions for a quick remedy/relief. I drink water regularly. Is bloating and constipation a regular side effect of taking steroids?

Thanks in anticipation.

[SnazzyD]

Hello, is this a continuation on from the possible gut bug had a couple of months ago?

[PMRpro Ambassador]

Has it been a problem before, at higher doses? And as Snazzy asks - what about the ?gut upset?

[waltztherapy in reply to PMRpro]

It's been more noticeable since taking prednisolone. Diet factors I thought. Can have too much fibre, or not enough fat, when trying to lose prednisolone belly fat by lowering carbs and increasing fibre. Getting the balance right is tricky.

Thanks SnazzyD and PMR pro.

[Raewynne]

I would ask for a scan to be done of your bowel if you are having bloating issues.I am recovering from a perforated bowel which started with nasty bloating. Prednisolone can cause bowel issues Better to be safe than sorry.