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A member asked:
Corticosteroids shrink muscle cells but do they also make them more rigid?
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No: Corticosteroids don't make muscle cells more rigid. You are correct in that they can cause them to shrink. But this can be minimized by exercise, especially strength training.
Answered 7/18/2013
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