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Giant cell Arteritis

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1.   Dec 12, 2007 6:27 AM

» neverwell - prednisone versus a myriad of problems.

In response to prednisone versus a myriad of problems. posted by daisyelaine:


Good afternoon Elaine.
I have just returned from a consultation.
My ESR is now 21 and I can reduce my Prednisone from 5 mgs( taken for the last 28 days) to 2.5mgs.
My last blood test showed a rise in my cholesterol (random test)levels all other results were good. On first being diagnosed with Temporal Arteritis(June 2006 taking 40mgs
Prednisone daily ) my cholesterol levels were very normal, and now are elevated. Could the fact that I have been taking Steroids now for 18mths, have any relation to the "Sudden" increase in cholesterol levels?
Thank you for taking time to read my query.

-- posted by neverwell


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