PMC10338134_01
Assessment of patient perspectives on steroid-related toxicity effects. Patient perspectives on steroid-related toxicity effects were scored at presentation (30 mg oral prednisone), 3 weeks (15 mg oral prednisone) and 6 weeks (5 mg oral prednisone) thereafter
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At presentation, the patient was tapered down to 30 mg of oral prednisone and reported progressive weakness, peripheral oedema of the lower legs and worsening of insulin-dependent diabetes. Assessment of the patient perspective on steroid-related toxicity effects confirmed predominant mood changes, diabetes, high blood pressure, indigestion, reduced bone strength, round face and weight gain to be predominant side effects (Fig. 1). At follow-up visits 3 and 6 weeks thereafter, the rating of patient perspective on steroid-related toxicity effects gradually decreased for most side effects (Fig. 1).