HELLO FRIEND
ANYONE OUT THERE CAN HELP ME. I HAVE NOTICED IN THE PAST FEW WEEKS OR SO, THAT I HAVE PROBLEMS RAISING MYSELF OUT OF A SOFA OR CHAIRS, EVEN THE TOILET.
ALSO FINDING IT HARDER AND HARDER TO GO UP THE STAIRS.
NOW I KNOW I AM GETTING OLDER, BUT IT SEEMS SUDDEN. I AM ONLY 75 YRS OLD
I AM STILL ON ENTOCORT 3 PER DAY AND I AM DUE TO SEE THE GST IN JANUARY 2014.
I DONT WANT TO GIVE IN, CAN I FIGHT IT?
ALSO MY MOUTH IS CONSTANTLY DRY.
THANKYOU FOR READING MY PROBLEMS.
MARIE
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Hi Marie,
Are you by any chance taking a statin? Statins can can cause a serious disorder known as rhabdomyolysis, and one of the symptoms is muscle weakness.
Tex
Are you by any chance taking a statin? Statins can can cause a serious disorder known as rhabdomyolysis, and one of the symptoms is muscle weakness.
Tex
It is suspected that some of the hardest material known to science can be found in the skulls of GI specialists who insist that diet has nothing to do with the treatment of microscopic colitis.
Marie,
How are you doing? Proximal muscle weakness affecting the upper thighs, hips and shoulders is the primary symptom of Myositis. There are several forms - Polymyositis, Dermatomyositis, Inclusion Body Myositis, etc. Trouble with stairs and getting up from a seated position are the classic presentation. Dry mouth may be a symptom of an autoimmune flare too (Sjogren's Syndrome). Many people with myositis report dry mouth and dry eyes. You should really see a doctor ASAP to get answers, because if you have a form of myositis, treatment should be started early to stop the muscle inflammation.
Steroids can also cause muscle atrophy. I noticed mild weakness in my thighs when I was on 40 mgs prendisone, but your dose of Entocort is probably too low to cause those issues. Please see a doc as soon as you are able if your symptoms are continuing.
How are you doing? Proximal muscle weakness affecting the upper thighs, hips and shoulders is the primary symptom of Myositis. There are several forms - Polymyositis, Dermatomyositis, Inclusion Body Myositis, etc. Trouble with stairs and getting up from a seated position are the classic presentation. Dry mouth may be a symptom of an autoimmune flare too (Sjogren's Syndrome). Many people with myositis report dry mouth and dry eyes. You should really see a doctor ASAP to get answers, because if you have a form of myositis, treatment should be started early to stop the muscle inflammation.
Steroids can also cause muscle atrophy. I noticed mild weakness in my thighs when I was on 40 mgs prendisone, but your dose of Entocort is probably too low to cause those issues. Please see a doc as soon as you are able if your symptoms are continuing.
1987 Mononucleosis (EBV)
2004 Hypomyopathic Dermatomyositis
2009 Lymphocytic Colitis
2010 GF/DF/SF Diet
2014 Low Dose Naltrexone
2004 Hypomyopathic Dermatomyositis
2009 Lymphocytic Colitis
2010 GF/DF/SF Diet
2014 Low Dose Naltrexone
THANKYOU FOR YOU KIND HELP.
I SHOULD BE HAVING B12 INJECTIONS AND I LAPSE FROM HAVING THEM. I CAN NEVER FEEL ANY DIFFERENCE.
ANYHOW HAD A GUILT TRIP REGARDING SO I HAD THE INJECTION AGAIN LAST WEEK.
SO FAR NO CHANGE.
I WILL BE GLAD TO SEE THE GASTRP DR NEXT MONTH.
I WILL PLOD ON, FINGERS CROSSED IT WILL ALL QORK OUT FOR ME.
THANKYOU, AND MAY I WISH YOU A HAPPY CHRISTMAS AND HEATHLY NEW YEAR.
KIND REGARDS
MARIE
I SHOULD BE HAVING B12 INJECTIONS AND I LAPSE FROM HAVING THEM. I CAN NEVER FEEL ANY DIFFERENCE.
ANYHOW HAD A GUILT TRIP REGARDING SO I HAD THE INJECTION AGAIN LAST WEEK.
SO FAR NO CHANGE.
I WILL BE GLAD TO SEE THE GASTRP DR NEXT MONTH.
I WILL PLOD ON, FINGERS CROSSED IT WILL ALL QORK OUT FOR ME.
THANKYOU, AND MAY I WISH YOU A HAPPY CHRISTMAS AND HEATHLY NEW YEAR.
KIND REGARDS
MARIE
jmg
Marie,
Maybe you are dehydrated. Are you drinking plenty of water?
Merry Christmas to you too, and I hope that the New Year brings you better health and happiness.
Tex
Maybe you are dehydrated. Are you drinking plenty of water?
Merry Christmas to you too, and I hope that the New Year brings you better health and happiness.
Tex
It is suspected that some of the hardest material known to science can be found in the skulls of GI specialists who insist that diet has nothing to do with the treatment of microscopic colitis.