Painful Knee Osteoarthritis: It's Time to Repeat Hyaluronic Acid Injections...I left that visit with confirmation of OA in the right knee and another steroid injection.... By Lisa Emrich4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments6 comments
Suddenly, My Life Changed...Was told that it was OA and was given a steroid injection in my knee. This lasted for 2 weeks so went back to see the consultant.... By pansypotter1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments4 comments
Steroids are the devil! (For me)...I'm grateful that she listens to me AND him about issues, like I had with the steroid.... By twistedheart1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments
I Wish Prednisone Didn't Have Positive Effects on My RA...It's much more tolerable than the flare itself, but without the side effects of the steroid medication. ... By Amanda Osowski2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments4 comments
It all started with a feeling of weakness in my ankles...I saw him Friday and had a chest x-ray and now I am on Medrol(steroid) I am on this for two weeks and waiting on my additional labs and... By prqueen011 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Nerve Symptoms...For example, steroid treatment can be linked to impaired thinking, hypomania (an abnormal increase in energy or decreased need for sleep), and depression... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for later
Steroids, RA, And The Battle Of The Bulge...I’ve also hit a workout wall, which has made the steroid weight gain even worse.... By Leslie Rott3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments6 comments
Juggling RA in the Covid Era...A steroid shot and time to talk about a new biologic. Here’s where the discussion got really interesting.... By Jo Johnson2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments4 comments
Long term low dose prednisone ...I have no aches, pains or swelling when on the steroid for a flare up....Reactions 0 reactions Comments19 repliesNewly Diagnosed
The Great Sinus Situation of 2018...I am on antibiotics and a steroid nasal spray. I irrigate my sinuses twice a day. I am all set to have a balloon dilation.... By Monica Y. Sengupta3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments9 comments
Prednisone: A Hairy Situation...In the meantime, I'll keep swallowing these terrible yet wonderful magic steroid pills every day in the hope that I can start to taper down on the dose... By Angela Lundberg3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments11 comments
My journey so far ....... 😵 I was on methotrexate, prednisone, Humira, Enbrel, some other injection I can't remember, steroid injections, nothing worked for pain, suffer every... By rant1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
The Prednisone Burst...If you are unfamiliar, ‘moon face’ is the term when you experience bloating in your face from steroid use. My cheeks were so full.... By Monica Y. Sengupta3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments7 comments
My worst enemy...Friday's a massive day for me I'm getting ultrasound guided steroid injections directly into the joints on my feet/toes- I'm terrified.... By becimacc2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments5 comments
Autoimmune Inner Ear Disease...If a person’s hearing improves with steroid use, it is more likely they have AIED. As mentioned, steroids may be helpful in AIED.... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for later
Switching Rheumatoid Arthritis Medication: A Guide to Help Others Understand What That Means & How They Can Help...However, as with any medication, there are positive and negative effects that can occur with steroid use. 3.... By Lynn Marie Witt, MSOT3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments8 comments
Pain...I am drained with pain in my shoulder I have today had an injection of anesthetic +steroid should have helped right away my consultant said it has not,...Reactions 0 reactions Comments14 replies
Serve pain in hip & femur ...now & the past 2 months I've had this pain in my left hip & femur I've had a xray & MRI scan but didn't show up anything my Rheumatologist...Reactions 0 reactions Comments2 repliesSymptoms
Does anyone else feel that their doctor isn't listening?...I was rx a steroid pack and on day 3 I woke up with the ability to close both hands!...Reactions 0 reactions Comments11 replies
When Is It Time For Knee Replacement Surgery? Part 1...When my OA was mild, steroid injections seemed to help relieve some of the pain.... By Lisa Emrich3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments22 comments
