Anyone know about about adrenal insufficiency?...I’m looking for science-based information on steroid-induced adrenal insufficiency in RA....Reactions 0 reactions Comments3 replies
Steroids vs Tramadol...Few months later had a steroid injection but it only helped for a few days and had 2 lots of steroid tablets but only 5 to 7 days...Reactions 0 reactions Comments6 repliesFlares & Flare ManagementHealthcare Team
"Your RA is not that bad"...I basically have it worse in my knees (steroid injections every couple of months and fluid drained).... By buddyboy1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments
My compromised immune system...Must depend on Sulfaslyzine, hydrochloine and low dose steroid. Cannot take Advil anymore due to GO bleed w/ 3 stomach ulcers.... By pmcf1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Numbers OK but Still in Much Pain...I was given 40mg of prednisone once a day until my lumbar steroid injection. But the steroid also helped the RA in my hands greatly!...Reactions 0 reactions Comments5 repliesFlares & Flare ManagementBiologic Medication
steroid injection for wrist pain...Just had steroid injections for both wrist pain. I honestly barely felt anything during injections and was told to use cold treatment afterward....Reactions 0 reactions Comments5 replies
One painful year later.......My hormones were out of whack so I received treatment for that plus a steroid for “inflammatory disease”.... By musicteacher1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments5 comments
Community Forums Roundup: Support for the Undiagnosed and Newly Diagnosed...the effort to manage it with medications: CommunityMemberab9140: "I am drained with pain in my shoulder I have today had an injection of anesthetic +steroid... By RheumatoidArthritis.net Team1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments
Can You Believe It, Eye Infection?...He prescribed a steroid eye gel and the infection cleared up almost immediately. The young doctor became a good friend of my family.... By lindadecker1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments9 comments
Knee Replacement...I've been getting steroid injections in my knee for the last year. The last two times it really didn’t help.... By snu5qq1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments18 comments
Stopping and Starting Humira...Thankfully, I was able to get a steroid pack, but I also had to request going back on Humira. This was more of an ordeal than I realized.... By David Advent2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments16 comments
What Does 'Remission' Mean to Me?...First, my steroid use. I have been on Prednisone since my diagnosis nine years ago.... By Monica Y. Sengupta3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments19 comments
Taking Charge of RA...I was initially put on a short dosage of sulfasalazine as well as regular steroid injections.... By Rose162 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Dexamethasone ( Steroid) side effects - Prednisone like...Hi, so finally a doctor prescribed me with a pill form steroid called Dexamethasone because I am allergic to Prednisone....Reactions 0 reactions Comments3 repliesTreatmentSide Effects
We All Have that Friend......I always blame my meds (usually the steroid) but I catalog everything!... By Monica Y. Sengupta2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments28 comments
Has anyone had a steroid injection in their thumb?...I am considering a steroid injection in my thumb. If you've had one, did it have a positive effect on other hand joints and fingers?...Reactions 0 reactions Comments5 replies
Rheumatoid Arthritis - Feel alone...My doctors have claimed they can't put me on anything stronger than a steroid injection until I see my specialist in August but the injection hasn't done... By alexlouie1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Fractures and Bone Loss...The steroid (glucocorticoid) drugs often prescribed for the treatment of RA can trigger significant bone loss.... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for later
My Journey with RA, Hip Pain, Steroid Use, and Avascular Necrosis...My rheumatologist did state that steroid use has been researched and linked to avascular necrosis (osteonecrosis).... By Lynn Marie Witt, MSOT2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments5 comments
What Is an RA Flare?...Your doctor also may prescribe a steroid drug, like prednisone. Steroids can reduce the inflammation that occurs during a flare.... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for later
