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On Prednisone And Aciclovir. Have Trouble Taking Deep Breath And Eyesight Is Distorted. Diagnosed With Bells Palsy. Advice?
I am on a short course of prednisone of 60 mg a day and am having a little trouble getting a deep breath also feel my eye sight is a little distorted. I have just been diagnosed with Bells Palsy a week ago and it seems to be doing quite well. I am also taking Aciclovir for one week. I also have very hot feet at night which stops me sleeping.
Is this enough to stop taking the tablets.
Is this enough to stop taking the tablets.
Tue, 25 Jun 2013
Hi, You are using the correct drugs for bells palsy, and your eye trouble could be due to inbility to completely close the eye.
You should do the physio therapy of the eyelid, and cheek of the effected side.
The trouble in having breathing, that might be due to gastric irritation due to the drugs you are using. i to my patients with such symptoms prescribe omeprazole, domperidone, and antacid gel, with a gap of 30 minutes with your usual drugs. You need not stop the drugs . Thank you.
You should do the physio therapy of the eyelid, and cheek of the effected side.
The trouble in having breathing, that might be due to gastric irritation due to the drugs you are using. i to my patients with such symptoms prescribe omeprazole, domperidone, and antacid gel, with a gap of 30 minutes with your usual drugs. You need not stop the drugs . Thank you.
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