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Old 05-17-2011, 10:27 AM
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Originally Posted by missj View Post
so glad he talks about the dangers of steroids too. So many people treat steroids like NSAIDs or M&M's --while in fact they are so harsh. To me using them is like shoving a crying baby into a soundproof closet. The baby is still crying, but you just can't hear him anymore. And watch out when you re-open the closet, who knows how that baby will be....
I have refused steroids more than once on my journey and reached my threshold for having to take them once. once in 15+ years.
I've done them once, too. Never again. I'm amazed at how doctors suggest them immediately.
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