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What Causes Back Pain And Headache After Taking Steroid Medicine?

I had a very bad virus with a low grade fever, a rash wide spread and horrible cough, dr perscribed me a steriod, and something for my cough, My rash is gone. I still have a cough but not as bad, but now everyday I have a headach , back pain all around my waist and today I have a stiff neck with a slight sore throat. Also my eyes burn
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Hello,

All your symptoms are suggesting viral infection. It might need a few more days until totally improved.

I advise to take Paracetamol or Ibuprofen for the pain. Apply analgesic cream or patches locally.

Use oral antiseptic for sore throat. Take antihistamines at night. Increase fluids intake especially water with oral rehydration salts. Take multivitamins B and C to have more energy to face the infection.

If still no improvement, should consult further with your doctor as might need prescription medications and other diagnostic tests.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Take care

Regards,
Dr Albana Sejdini, General & Family Physician
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What Causes Back Pain And Headache After Taking Steroid Medicine?

Hello, All your symptoms are suggesting viral infection. It might need a few more days until totally improved. I advise to take Paracetamol or Ibuprofen for the pain. Apply analgesic cream or patches locally. Use oral antiseptic for sore throat. Take antihistamines at night. Increase fluids intake especially water with oral rehydration salts. Take multivitamins B and C to have more energy to face the infection. If still no improvement, should consult further with your doctor as might need prescription medications and other diagnostic tests. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Regards, Dr Albana Sejdini, General & Family Physician