weak throat muscles

[Gotryit]

I was diagnosed with PMR June 2024 - I seem to have muscle weakness in my throat when talking

I’m fine be when eating etc I’m currently on 12.5mg of prednisone- does anyone have any similar symptoms please

[PMRpro Ambassador]

Have you seen this post from yesterday - various throat problems come up in the replies

healthunlocked.com/pmrgcauk...

[Sheeplegs]

I have acid reflux which causes me to struggle if I have longish conversations. My voice becomes croaky and it hurts to try and speak more loudly. I stopped being able to sing a long time ago due to this. My symptoms became worse when I was prescribed alendronic acid. Not sure if this is similar to what you’re experiencing?

[krillemy in reply to Sheeplegs]

Yes, I have. My voice is week and gets tired after speeking to much (I do tend to talk a lot). I cannot sing to my grandchildren in the evening. When PMR is under good controle on higher pred then it is better.

[Sheeplegs in reply to krillemy]

Interestingly my throat had been worse the last few days and I recently reduced pred by 0.5 mg. I hadn’t made the connection

[PMRpro Ambassador in reply to Sheeplegs]

If you already had/have acid reflux, that is a direct contraindication for AA and you should have been offered one of the non-oral alternatives such as annual zolendronic acid infusions.

[Sheeplegs in reply to PMRpro]

Thanks. I’ll speak to GP. I now have a slight difficulty when swallowing so it has become worse.

[PMRpro Ambassador in reply to Sheeplegs]

An even greater contraindication for non-oral bisphosphonates.

However - dysphagia (difficulty swallowing) needs to be investigated, Is your diagnosis PMR? Dysphagia isn't usually a part of PMR but it can be a symptom of other muscle disorders.

[Sheeplegs in reply to PMRpro]

Yes it’s PMR. I’ll contact GP. The swallowing issue started after AA prescribed. I’ve had acid reflux for years

[PMRpro Ambassador in reply to Sheeplegs]

So you shouldn't have been even offered AA ...