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Can you use steroids if you've had a kidney transplant in the past?

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Dr. Tarek Naguib answered

Specializes in Nephrology and Dialysis

Yes: I presume you mean catabolic steroids prescribed by a doctor. Yes, but also in light of your experience with steroids and how you tolerated them and the nature of the need for them, the decision will be modified.

Answered 10/3/2016

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Yes: Steroid use could be limited by any allergies or complications from prior use.

Answered 5/25/2012

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