Get Virtual Care
For Businesses
About Us
A member asked:
I am on 50mg of prednisone and have issues with numbness and tingling like they fall asleep in my legs is that normal?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
Prednisone: Yes Prednisone can cause numbness and tingling of your legs.Consult your doctor, he may want to reduce your dosage.
Answered 2/21/2017
4.3k views
Thank
Related Questions
A member asked:
I was prescribed prednisone for an ankle injury and now I have intense tingling in my foot, and terrible insomnia! Is this normal?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
I have spondylolisthesis and two herniated discs. Physical therapy doesn't help and neither does prednisone. I have pain and numbness in my legs and b?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
Would prednisone cause numbness and burning in feet and lower legs=also nubness in ring finger and pinkie?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
After taking a dose of prednisone i had sudden numbness&strange sensations in left leg.Lingering heat sensitivity in left heel since then.MRI brain/spine show herniated disc,osterarthritis&anteriorlisthesis. Was worried about ms but mri neg. Thoughts?
3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
A member asked:
Recently diagnosed with pinched nerve and given 20mg Prednisone for 12 days. One week later slight pain and tingling/numbness in hand/arm. More meds?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
People also searched for:
I have very red palms, numbness&tingling in fingers & toes with sharp pains shooting up arms & legs. My hands fall asleep& I have to shake them.
Numbness after rolled ankle? I fell and twisted my ankle after trying to walk on a foot that was asleep. It has been about 2 weeks and i still have pain to the touch and starting yesterday, my toes, foot, and lower leg have been getting numb and tingling
Dizzy and numbness/ tingling in face since a child now 27 still present. Now legs falling asleep and pain in my knees. Any ideas?
I fell asleep on a bus with a heavy box on my lap for five hours of the six hour ride. My legs felt numb after leaving and my left leg has pain and a tingling feeling that has lasted multiple days. Is it possible I suffered permanent leg damage?
My lower legs and feet start tingling and goin numb in minutes when lying flat keeping me from fallin asleep so I sleep sideways. What could this be?
Didn't find what you're looking for?
90,000 U.S. doctors in 147 specialties are here to answer your questions or offer you advice, prescriptions, and more.
Ask your questionMore of what we treat
Content on HealthTap (including answers) should not be used for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and interactions on HealthTap do not create a doctor-patient relationship. Never disregard or delay professional medical advice in person because of anything on HealthTap. Call your doctor or 911 if you think you may have a medical emergency.
HIPAASecure
SOC 2 Type 2Certified
JCAHOAccredited
Download HealthTap
Video visit and message your doctor
