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Would like to get some kind of storoid to treat inflammation like pleurisy in chest to back. thanks?
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Pathways: For getting treatment for any kind of medical condition include a detailed history, physical exam and many times recommendations for few tests in order to substantiate a diagnosis. Not all conditions benefit from immediate use of drugs. If you received a diagnosis at a specific facility and got previously treated with steroids would suggest starting with them, as steroids are also drugs of abuse.
Answered 11/18/2019
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