MCTD Support Group

Mixed connective tissue disease (MCTD) or Sharp's syndrome is a human autoimmune disease in which the immune system attacks the body. MCTD combines features of polymyositis, systemic lupus erythematosus, and systemic scleroderma and is thus considered an overlap syndrome. MCTD commonly causes joint pain/swelling, Raynaud phenomenon, muscle inflammation, and scarring of...

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gabpaul 09/03/2013

Hi all,

I've been off Prednisone for several days, but my cheeks are still puffy. Has anyone else experienced lingering side effects?

Thanks!

Gabrielle

MToennis 09/03/2013

I think it is fat pads and takes longer than a few days. Hope you have success.
Mary Ann

Nancy567 09/04/2013

In my experience, the puffy cheeks took about 10 days at least to go down. It might help to if you also watched your salt intake.

I know, I could not wait to have my normal cheeks back! My face is round to begin with.

Good luck!

gabpaul 09/04/2013

Thanks for the information!

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