Waiting for the meds to kick in......Since I came off the steroid I have only had one good week, which I remember fondly!...Reactions 0 reactions Comments1 repliesTreatment
Lung Diseases and RA...Glucocorticoid (also called corticosteroid or steroid) treatment (sometimes used in conjunction with cytotoxic drugs) is typically used to manage interstitial... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for later
The bad side of no pain......With a combo of plaqnial, metha trex, ibuprophan and small dose of steroid 2mg and my weekly shot of Orencia I was a god. Or I thought.... By witch20042 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Familiar Lessons...Mami was on a high steroid dose and took DMARDs, plus probably way more medications I don’t know about.... By Monica Y. Sengupta3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments7 comments
Unbearable foot pain...He gives me steroid injections in my arm hoping they will help. But this last time did not help at all....Reactions 0 reactions Comments1 repliesProgressionTreatment
Which doctor should I call?...My PM was going to give me a steroid injection in my hands, but my shoulder (and back) are/is the most debilitating pain....Reactions 0 reactions Comments6 replies
RA? Awaiting first rheumatologist appt...She prescribed me a steroid dose pack and meloxicam. She said if this didn't help she would send me to rheumatologist....Reactions 0 reactions Comments3 repliesNewly Diagnosed
Surgery May be Part of Your Battle With RA...When joint damage occurs, conservative treatments are generally attempted first and may include rest, immobilization, physical therapy, or steroid injections... By Andrew Lumpe, PhD3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments
Humira vs. COVID-19...My rheumatologist also told me that regarding COVID-19, it's safer for me to be on Humira than a steroid such as prednisone.... By Angela Lundberg4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments13 comments
The Battle of the Prednisone Belly Bulge...I was beginning to resemble my old self, and not the faux-pregnant humpback steroid lady I usually look like.... By Angela Lundberg3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments17 comments
When an Injury Leads to an Injury Which Leads to Bursitis...This happened because I'm immunosuppressed due to Remicade and steroid-dependent because of Adrenal Insufficiency.... By Amanda Osowski3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments
Mextrotrexate and Leflunomide...I can not stop the steroid, taking 2.5 mg daily, or I will be in horrible pain. should I switch dr's or my meds? I can't like like this...Reactions 0 reactions Comments3 repliesFlares & Flare ManagementCopingProgressionSymptoms
Sister needs help!...Her dr gave her a steroid pack which made her feel great, of course....Reactions 0 reactions Comments1 replies
RA and Plantar Fasciitis: What Do Lacrosse Balls and Bottles of Ice Have in Common?...Treatments range from physical therapy (particularly stretching of the bottoms of the feet and the calf muscles), shoe orthotics, steroid injections, or... By Lisa Emrich3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments9 comments
The Power of a Few Pain Pills...Other than a steroid injection, my rheumatologist has not had much to offer regarding the knee pain until recently.... By Lisa Emrich3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments8 comments
RA diagnosis without positive RA blood test...I ache all over, my knees are swollen and painful (one knee is worse than the other), my shoulders have issues that have required steroid shots, I have...Reactions 0 reactions Comments8 repliesSeronegative RA
Medication frustration!...major vision problems so we took out the Plaquenil and Methotrexate and went to opthalmologist, I have small/early cataracts; not Plaquenil related but steroid... By jordynashleyh4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments4 comments
The Never-Ending Sinus Infection...This new doctor prescribed two types of steroid nose drops to reduce inflammation.... By Lisa Emrich4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments11 comments
Anyone have experience with "steroid bursts" when traveling or having a flare?...After several months of weaning steroids I am finally off of them. Except - I've had to do 3 day bursts twice when traveling, with my Rheum's advice....Reactions 0 reactions Comments4 replies
Does pleurisy pain improve with steroids?...My Rheumatologist said rest and finish my steroid burst but I am concerned it seems to be getting worse, not better....Reactions 0 reactions Comments1 replies