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What Causes Neck, Arms And Back Soreness After Taking Prednisolone And Azithromycin?

Diagnosed last week with asthmatic/bronchitis and sinus infection. Prednisone pack completed as of yesterday morning. Azithromycin finished past Sunday. X-ray showed no pneumonia. Now my neck, upper arms, and entire back are sore. Sort of like a t-shirt area of soreness? Influenza???
Fri, 12 Jun 2015
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Thanks for your question on Health Care Magic.
I can understand your concern.
Yes, viral infection with Influenza can cause muscle weakness and soreness.
Another possibility is steroid induced myositis (inflammation of muscles).
Prednisone is oral steroid and can cause muscular pain and soreness.
Viral infection is mostly self-limiting. And you have also finished prednisone course.
So better to wait for 1-2 more week. You will mostly improve. But if your symptoms persist than consult doctor and get done clinical examination.
Hope I have solved your query.
Wish you good health. Thanks.
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What Causes Neck, Arms And Back Soreness After Taking Prednisolone And Azithromycin?

Thanks for your question on Health Care Magic. I can understand your concern. Yes, viral infection with Influenza can cause muscle weakness and soreness. Another possibility is steroid induced myositis (inflammation of muscles). Prednisone is oral steroid and can cause muscular pain and soreness. Viral infection is mostly self-limiting. And you have also finished prednisone course. So better to wait for 1-2 more week. You will mostly improve. But if your symptoms persist than consult doctor and get done clinical examination. Hope I have solved your query. Wish you good health. Thanks.