I was give prednisone 20g (3/single daily) for 5 days because of scaitica. It is the end of day 4 and my back hurts, my hamstring/calf are strained and palpitate frequently.  I make myself get up to have mobility but mostly lying on the floor.  I used the bathroom this morning and my right glute tightened causing me to fall. The flute has been palpitating all day. What can I do?
Hi, Thank you for your question to Chat Doctor. The symptoms you have described are related to the muscle spasms. Muscle relaxant like chlorzoxazone or cyclobenzaprine are helpful.  Cyclobenzaprine is available in 5 and 10 MG and is supposed to be taken 3 times a day. Physician supervision is necessary to monitor for side effects. If oral steroids (prednisone) are not helpful epidural injection of a mixture of a steroid and local anesthetic can be tried. These are done by spine surgeons or pain specialists. Hope this is helpful. Wish you the best.