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High strength steroid medication
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How long does it take for high strength topical steroid creams on the face to cause side effects especially skin thinning ?
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Covid positive.. 22 days now.. age 54... i took steroid (meldrol) and my sugar is ok. but my liver test shows sgot 76, sgpt 129. it was never this high. what could be the reason. steroid? will it come down to its normal level without medication. thax?
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I am on high protein diet...plus i am involved in vigorous exercise but no improvement in muscles..size.. can u suggest what non steroid drug to take?
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How can a pt on high doses of steroids (sle serositis) tell the diff between having a swollen belly from the drug or true ascites? abd is swollen/hard
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I've read that i should wait to get vaccinated while i'm on so many other medications. especially the steroid,budesodide. is this true? how long should i wait?
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Are there any successful non steroid / corticosteroid medication for asthmatics? answer please!
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Will an epidural in my lower back cause a gain in weight, due to the steroid in the medication?
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Is it possible for an epidural in my lower back to cause a gain in weight due to the steroid in the medication?
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About a month ago, i was sick and prescribed ~6 medications (antibiotics, steroids, some otcs) - i'm 5 days late; could this be an affect of meds?
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Can taking anabolic steroids effect my ra or the medication i'm on?
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