Question 1

so she has been getting a steroid injection due to her hs ( hidradenitis suppurativa) is that injection for any chance going to give her any side affects of gaining weight and her period being delayed or any other side effects?

Accepted Answer

: This type of steroid treatment can give a patient an appetite increase. It is not the type of steroid that would interfere with menses. Long term side effects of steroids depend on dosing &amp; frequency and rarely are features of sporadic use.

Question 2

common side effects of steroids?

Accepted Answer

Side effects: Anabolic steroids have serious emotional and physical side effects and should not be used for any non-medical bodybuilding or weight gain. If prescribed for a medical problem you will need strict medical supervision.

Question 3

do steroids have any side effects?

Accepted Answer

Absolutely!: Lower your immune system, defense against infection, affect your metabolism, alter your hormones in many ways, alter response to physical stress, and other repercussions that you may find out later in life.
I included few linkes for more reading:
http://www.Mayoclinic.Com/health/steroids/hq01431
http://www.Hss.Edu/conditions_steroid-side-effects-how-to-reduce-corticosteroid-side-effects.Asp.

Question 4

what are the side effects of steroids in women?

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Steroids: steroids is too broad of a term(cholesterol, estrogen, aldosterone etc) so please send more details.

Question 5

steroid side effects include raging temper?

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YES: Depends what type of steroids are you referring to exactly. Anabolic which boost testosterone wand can definitely lead to rage. Or are you referring to Prednisone for inflammation there can be some anxiety and agitation that may occur. Also insomnia. Definitely tell your physician or stop any illicit use.

Question 6

how long does it take steroid epidural side effects to go away?

Accepted Answer

1week one month: One week for nervouness, 1 month waterweight night sweats elevated sugars.

Question 7

what are long term side effects of frequently used inhaled steroids?w

Accepted Answer

Depends: The side effects of inhaled steroids depend on the dose, and how long they are used. The side effects can include osteoporosis, decreased growth velocity in children, thrush, and rarely, cataracts, bruising/skin atrophy, fractures, and adrenal insufficiency. However, these risks must be weighed against the danger of uncontrolled asthma or copd. Definitely discuss any concerns with your provider.

Question 8

what should i take after a steroid course of testostorone and deca to avoid side effects?

Accepted Answer

Daignosis needed: Why were  these  medications prescribed?  Are they short  term or  long time? This is important. In order  to advise how to avoid side  effects we  need  to know  what they were  given for. There may be alternate therapy that  would  not require  these  meds. It  depends  what  your risks are, what  your co-morbidities (other medical  problems) are. We need a  diagnosis - ask your doctor.

Question 9

infliximab steroid side effects?

Accepted Answer

None: Infliximab or Remicade (infliximab) is not a steroid so you should not get steroid side effects directly from that medication. Remicade (infliximab) has its own potentially risks so make sure you are educated in its use and side effect potential.

Question 10

what are prednisolone steroid side effects?

Accepted Answer

See below: Depends on the length of therapy. Short term side effects can be abdominal pain, increased appetite, and mood changes. Long term effects include immunosuppression, weight gain, and a moon face.

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