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How long after going off steroids can someone expect their adrenal glands to recover and function by themselves again?
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Depends: Depends entirely on the dose and duration of steroids. For lower dose/shorter frequency, there may be no adverse effect on adrenal function. If there is adrenal insufficiency, then a slower prednisone taper or supplementation with fludrocortisone might be considered.
Answered 5/11/2015
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