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A member asked:

Was supposed to start steroids for ms flare today. but i feel much better than before. do i still have to take them? i dont like taking unnecessarily.

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Please call Dr. : I would call your Dr. right away to discuss this. That is a very large dose, so they are obviously are concerned. Better safe than sorry. Please call them.

Answered 1/29/2017

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