Question 1

how long does it take oral steroids to start working for siatic nerve?

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Hours to days: In general oral/enteral steroids work within hours and reach full effects over the course of days.  I will temper that statement with, in the case of steroids for sciatica, it's unclear how much steroids really help.  Anecdoctally, as in from personal experience, many physicians still utilize oral steroids for this case, but man studies suggest limited to no benefit at all.  Best of luck.

Question 2

how long does it take for a steroid injection at l4 and l5 to work?

Accepted Answer

A few days: Targeted injections into the lumbar spine should work well within 2-3 days.

Question 3

how long does it take for symptoms of oral thrush to appear if you started using a steroid oral inhaler?

Accepted Answer

May not: If you rinse your mouth out you may never geti it.

Question 4

how long for oral steroids to work for asthma? had them for 48 hours but had asthma attack last night. what do you recommend i do?

Accepted Answer

Call your doctor: Usually oral steroids work within a day or 2, if you continue to have symptoms, you should contact your doctor immediately, as you may have not responded well to the medication. Some individuals' asthma does not respond to steroids and other medications are given.

Question 5

how long does it take steroid nasal spray to work well?

Accepted Answer

Nasal steoids: 2 to 4 days to start. Give it a week to judge the effects. Use properly and consistantly.

Question 6

how long does it take remicade (infliximab) to work on scleritis. i been on prednisone 20mg since jan.when i go to 15mg eye flares  up. will i ever get off steroid?

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See details: Remicade (infliximab) often works quickly with significant improvement noted after one or two infusions.

Question 7

what is the mechanism by which oral steroids work for asthma?

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Reduce inflammation: Steroids act as an anti inflammatory agent. When taken orally, they ultimately reach the lung and reduce the inflammatory process that results in bronchial constriction. Inhaled steroids are preferred in that they predominantly work in the lung and spare the rest of the body.

Question 8

how long will it take for my eoe (inflammation) to go away so i can get off the oral steroid, budesodine?

Accepted Answer

: Your question in not clear. It would be better to check with the doctor who prescribed the medication as s/he knows more about your health.

Question 9

i was a bodybuilder before iraq came bk 5 month ago and don't want to take steroids dose creating really work and can i take high dose i train 5 days?

Accepted Answer

No: Kelly612:
No legitimate physician will recommend anabolic steroids simply for training or body building.  If you truly are suffering from low testosterone then after  performing an exam, lab tests will be ordered to confirm the diagnosis and steroids can be prescribed to keep your testosterone level within normal limits.

Question 10

could i take ibupropen while i am on an oral steroid and antibiotics treatment for swollen glands?

Accepted Answer

Ask your doctor: Your doctor who prescribed you the antibiotics and steroids is in a better position than any other doctor to guide you.
But ibuprophen is a fairly safe drug ordinarily although it can irritate your stomach which also happens with steroids...So you have to be careful. Tylenol (acetaminophen) is a safer drug instead because it is free of the stomach injury potential of ibuprophen.

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How long does it take for symptoms of oral thrush to appear if you started using a steroid oral inhaler?

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How long for oral steroids to work for asthma? had them for 48 hours but had asthma attack last night. what do you recommend i do?

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How long does it take steroid nasal spray to work well?

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How long does it take remicade (infliximab) to work on scleritis. i been on prednisone 20mg since jan.when i go to 15mg eye flares up. will i ever get off steroid?

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What is the mechanism by which oral steroids work for asthma?

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How long will it take for my eoe (inflammation) to go away so i can get off the oral steroid, budesodine?

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I was a bodybuilder before iraq came bk 5 month ago and don't want to take steroids dose creating really work and can i take high dose i train 5 days?

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Could i take ibupropen while i am on an oral steroid and antibiotics treatment for swollen glands?

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