I have been on prednisolone for PMR since June 24 2024, I am due to have blood tests on 29 August 2024 what tests should I be aware of that need to be taken, I am also having Thyroid bloods TSH and Free t4 tested as readings were out of range on last test.
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I think the blood tests will have been sorted by your doctor and be on the blood test form.
I would suggest a hba1c test if possible as prednisolone can cause steroid induced diabetes.
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The inflammation markers ESR and CRP are important. Other than that it tends to be the usual panels of urea and electrolytes, thyroid, bone, liver, renal and haematology (red and white cells, haemoglobin and so on) and Hba1c to monitor blood sugar trends. No doubt there are others but that would cover pretty much everything that needs to be done.
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