Question 1

can short-term steroid cause blurriness used only for 3 weeks and tapered down i am now off for 2 weeks now and i still have blurried vision when d...

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Steroids: Steroids can affect eyes. Although 3 weeks seems to be a relatively short time but it can cause glaucoma or cataract. Please see your doctor for a detailed evaluation.

Question 2

what does 'non steroidal' mean in nsaid?

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Not prednisone. : The best anti inflammatory is the steroid cortisone or prednisone. An NSAID is a non steroidal anti inflammatory drug.

Question 3

how will non steroidal anti inflammatory overdose affect my health going forward?

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Ulcers, Kidney prob: The commonest problem is stomach ulcers leading to bleeding and anemia. Also, many patient end up with kidney damage which may be potentially permanent.

Question 4

why do i have constant trochanter bursitis? also, any relief ? can't take non steroidal meds

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Muscle imbalance?: See your doc; assuming truly trochanteric bursitis, likely benefit from physical therapy. Specific rx needs to handled by you and your md.  Acetaminophen may help re: pain, doesn't affect inflammation though.

Question 5

is steroid healthy?

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Depends: For medical reasons, specific durations and doses of steroids are helpful.  But recreationally or for body building, they are not healthy.  Steroids have serious long-term side effects even those used in medicine.

Question 6

is an oral steroid a pill?

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Yes: You already answered your own question. It is oral. It comes as a pill.

Question 7

are steroid shots painful?

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No: The only painful or uncomfortable sensation is the push of the steroid into your arm.

Question 8

how serious are steroids for you?

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Anabolic steroids?: Glucocorticoids are prescribed after weighing benefits vs the considerable risks, but Anabolic steroids will be used by maybe a million us gym types this year. Lawbreaking & cheating are bad for you, most women prefer a natural bodybuilder, and the greatest danger is to your mind -- you may do something you'll regret terribly. Physical dangers are real but usually less catastrophic.

Question 9

where can i buy steroids legally?

Accepted Answer

In the pharmacy : with a prescription. Steroids are powerful drugs that can cause serious harm if not given under a doctor's supervision. That is why a prescription is needed.

Question 10

why oral steroids must be tapered?

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Taper?: Generally do not have to taper.  Oral steroids are tapered for two reasons. #1 to prevent flare of disease. #2 to reduce likelihood of adrenal insufficiency.  Most diseases do not flare when steroids are stopped abruptly ( there are some exceptions) - they do flare when stopped too early.  Adrenal insufficiency can occur but only with higher dose and prolonged courses of steroids.

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