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Old 04-15-2008, 08:32 PM #1
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Took steroids 3x - the first time helped - the other two did not and caused long term side effects - so no - I would not take them again -
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Took steroids 3x - the first time helped - the other two did not and caused long term side effects - so no - I would not take them again -
What type of side effects did they cause for you? That is what I read, that they lose their efficacy after time, and are really only used for certain exacerbations, others they won't help anyhow.
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side effects - immediate - huge amount of fluid retention causing need for diuretics -
hyperactive - insomnia
long term - osteoporosis and cataracts - acid reflux and perhaps more
yet to show up -
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