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What Causes Tingling In Arms And Legs After Taking Prednisolone?

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Posted on Mon, 19 May 2014
Question: hi I have had bronchitis since last W, started taking Amox 1000mg for 4 days but didn't seem to work, went to urgent care & Rx Amox TR-K CLV 875-125mg (1 tab 2X a day), prednisone 20mg (2tabs daily), and promethazine-codeine syrup prn, took Amox TR-K for 48hrs& didn't seem to be helping, Rx Azithromycin 250mg by Drs on Demand, took 3 tabs so far as Rx and took 1 dose of prednisone last night & tonight bc of wheezing, starting to feel tingling in feet , hands, tongue, Hx of Guillian Barre, what should I do?
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Answered by Dr. Sudhir Kumar (21 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Keep a close watch on your symptoms.

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

Thank you for posting your query.

I have noted your symptoms and the past history of Guillain barre syndrome (GBS). I also saw the list of medications you are taking now.

As of now, there is no need to worry, as the symptoms could be related to the drugs you are taking, especially prednisolone.

The risk of recurrence of GBS is very low, about 2%. Please watch for symptoms such as weakness of legs or arms, pain or increased tingling in arms or legs, breathing difficulty, etc.

If any of these symptoms occur, you can go to ER. Otherwise, if they are related to bronchitis or medications, we expect improvement.

I hope my reply has helped you.

I would be pleased to answer, if you have any follow up queries or if you require any further information.
     
Best wishes,
Dr Sudhir Kumar MD (Internal Medicine), DM (Neurology) XXXXXXX Consultant Neurologist
Apollo Hospitals, Hyderabad,
For DIRECT QUERY to me: http://bit.ly/Dr-Sudhir-kumar
My blog: http://bestneurodoctor.blogspot.com/

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What Causes Tingling In Arms And Legs After Taking Prednisolone?

Brief Answer: Keep a close watch on your symptoms. Detailed Answer: Hi, Thank you for posting your query. I have noted your symptoms and the past history of Guillain barre syndrome (GBS). I also saw the list of medications you are taking now. As of now, there is no need to worry, as the symptoms could be related to the drugs you are taking, especially prednisolone. The risk of recurrence of GBS is very low, about 2%. Please watch for symptoms such as weakness of legs or arms, pain or increased tingling in arms or legs, breathing difficulty, etc. If any of these symptoms occur, you can go to ER. Otherwise, if they are related to bronchitis or medications, we expect improvement. I hope my reply has helped you. I would be pleased to answer, if you have any follow up queries or if you require any further information. Best wishes, Dr Sudhir Kumar MD (Internal Medicine), DM (Neurology) XXXXXXX Consultant Neurologist Apollo Hospitals, Hyderabad, For DIRECT QUERY to me: http://bit.ly/Dr-Sudhir-kumar My blog: http://bestneurodoctor.blogspot.com/