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*
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Anxious mood
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Pain
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*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 | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| <20 | 0 | |
| 20s | 1 | |
| 30s | 0 | |
| 40s | 0 | |
| 50s | 0 | |
| 60s | 0 | |
| 70+ | 2 |
Distribution of sex
| Sex | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| Male | 2 | |
| Female | 1 |