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Has anyone developed fibromyalgia after being on prednisone for an extended time?
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Unlikely: When a person stops taking Prednisone after having been on it for a long time, it is not uncommon to feel achy and "flu-ey" for a while. The body has to ramp up its own cortisol production and it can take some time for the adrenal glands to wake up.
Answered 10/1/2015
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Another diagnosis?: There is no link between fibromyalgia and steroid use or steroid withdrawal. However, prolonged Prednisone use is associated with a condition called 'steroid myopathy' which can mimic fibromyalgia. I'd recommend seeing a neurologist, physiatrist, or rheumatologist to help sort it out.
Answered 6/30/2014
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