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Will 1 medrol dose pack every 4 or 5 months lower my immunity to unsafe levels during the coronavirus pandemic? the dose pack helps when my cervical stenosis flares up. thanks?
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Steroids & Immunity: Recurrent use of Medrol dose packs CAN adversely affect immunity (it would be hard to determine if this reaches an "unsafe" level), and this is best balanced against the flare ups. Can the flare ups be managed by use of NSAIDs, therapies, etc?
Answered 10/30/2020
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Unlikely to occur : As infrequently as every 4-5 months not likely to lower immunity
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