Variable | Stage (A) Glucocorticoid/2nd day | Stage(B) Glucocorticoid/4th day | P value |
---|---|---|---|
VAS at: | Â | Â | Â |
14 days | 3.31 ± 0.83 | 3.58 ± 0.55 | 0.081 |
28 days | 3.1 ± 0.64 | 3.74 ± 0.59 | ≤ 0.001 |
Pain severity score (PSS) at: | Â | Â | Â |
14 days | 3.7 ± 0.67 | 3.54 ± 0. 43 | 0.344 |
28 days | 3.46 ± 0.52 | 3.62 ± 0.34 | 0.1 |
Myopathy | 6/33(15.38%) | 9/30(15.38%) | 0.389 |
Appetite loss | 25/14(64.1%) | 32/7(82%) | 0.74 |
Insomnia | 6/33(15.38%) | 8/31(20.5%) | 0.555 |