What is corticosteroid myopathy?

Corticosteroid myopathy is characterized by a weakness in muscles related to steroid use. Sensation and muscle stretch reflexes are typically normal. A decrease or discontinuation of steroids may improve symptoms. Mild exercise and resistance training may also help.

How do members experience corticosteroid myopathy?

Top 5 symptoms reported by people with corticosteroid myopathy*

*Reports may be affected by other conditions and/or medication side effects. We ask about general symptoms (anxious mood, depressed mood, fatigue, pain, and stress) regardless of condition.

Top treatments taken by people for corticosteroid myopathy*

Who has corticosteroid myopathy on PatientsLikeMe?

Age

Age Proportion # of patients
<20 0
20s 0
30s 0
40s 0
50s 0
60s 0
70+ 2

Distribution of sex

Sex

Sex Proportion # of patients
Male 1
Female 1