Steroids also deplete potassium, which causes muscle weakness.
No, steroids are not always given for PN.
They are sometimes tried when a person is suspected of
having GBS ... or a rapidly demyelinating process. Some autoimmune processes may respond to steroids. They are used for example in Myasthenia Gravis.
Most sensory PNs are slowly progressive and steroids are not
typically used.
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