Krissytin, I do not know if the stretch marks would be from your meds. You might ask the doctor.

I am thinking that if you have some recent weight gain and dehydration then that might cause stretch marks.

I know DM is a collagen vascular disease. A lack of collagen in the thigh area may also be the culprit for stretch marks. A lack of collagen may also cause wrinkles.

I have the opposite problem of cellulite legs. Before DM, I had pretty, well supported skin. I used to weigh 98 lbs. Today I weigh 124 lbs. My under arms, thighs, and knees have flab & cellulite. My stomach is big, firm, and it sometimes hurts to eat. I am at the point where I do not care about what I look like in a swimsuit. I'm 50 and not running for Miss USA. I would win Miss Woof Woof!

I hope maybe some others on this site may be able to think of what could be the cause of stretch marks. Be careful of pricey products that claim to remove stretch marks. A dermatologist would be the best source for any product.

Don't have what I'd call stretch marks, but my muscles all turned to "mush" and my legs look like I have "potholes". Everything jiggles and droops, and looks lumpy.

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Sorry, but I think you would have to take a runners-up position, because I think I would win that "Miss Woof Woof" contest you mentioned. LOL

Another side effect of the steroids i am afraid. My endochrinologist always asks to see any of mine, related to the steroids...

Sorry, shawna

I got em. I was always so proud that I didn't get many when I was pregnant but this disease sure gave them to me. I did gain lots of weight so I figured that was why. In fact, it is a problem finding a spot on my tummy for my MTX injection because of the stretch marks.

I am really hard on myself but I ask that we all try to accept ourselves and try to avoid negative self talk. Remember we are fighting a serious illness. Our bodies are doing their best for us.

I've got stretch marks as well - for 2 reasons according to my rheumatologist: high doses of prednisone cause stretch marks; rapid weight gain from high doses of prednisone cause stretch marks lol Hope everyone's doing well...

Hey, so an update. They did get worse after a couple weeks. I started to walk 2 miles at least 4 days a week. I've been applying lotion on it too. Its starting to go down finally. I've been using just regular lotion, nothing special and it seems to help a bit. I think the excersing is helping a lot. I've been climbing stairs more at work. Course being careful not to over do it. Also been using dove unscented soap. I see them slightly fading away :) Now if this weight could only fade away too :-\

So glad you see it getting better. What about crossing your legs or other movement that might restrict or pull the skin? Just grabbing here but maybe?

I got stretch marks from the weight gain too. Over 3 years I gained 80 lbs. I have now lost 68 of those lbs!!!! But, the stretch marks remain as a reminder of the past. Once I reach my goal weight I'm going to look into creams or natural remedies to help them go away.