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Suggest Remedies For Severe Side Effects Due To Steroid Intake

Hi I m on 5mg of steroids per day and having dreadful side effects like putting on weight, irritable, snappy, burst into tears for no reason, fussy head, headaches and on edge, what can I do apart from stop taking them, I m dropping 1mg every month right through till December. I also only have one Adrinal Gland can this be a problem. I have Poly Myalgeia Rheumatica,
Tue, 3 Sep 2019
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Hello
.If you have been talking them for more than 2-3 months yes it might be a problem to the adrenal glands.If you should continue more longer than consult your doctor for your side effects and he or she will guide you further

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Dr.Jolanda
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Suggest Remedies For Severe Side Effects Due To Steroid Intake

Hello .If you have been talking them for more than 2-3 months yes it might be a problem to the adrenal glands.If you should continue more longer than consult your doctor for your side effects and he or she will guide you further Regards Dr.Jolanda