The Benefits and Pitfalls of using Steroids in Rheumatology

For those with rheumatic disease, steroids are one type of medication that can be used to lower inflammation levels and reduce pain. Corticosteroids can improve the symptoms of patients with rheumatic diseases although there are both benefits and pitfalls associated with using this medication in the short and long term. Rheumatologist Dr Andrew Jordan discusses both the benefits and pitfalls of using steroids and how he approaches the use of this medication with his patients.
Some of the topics Andrew touches on are:
- How do steroids actually work when it comes to inflammation and swelling?
- When is using steroids most effective in Rheumatology?
- Are there any circumstances when using steroids is not recommended?
- What are the short- and long-term side effects of using steroids?
- How do you manage the tapering of Prednisolone?
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[@alijawad2042]

Perfect thanks

[@padmathalamarla8246]

I have r.a,severe..iam on 5mg prednisolone daily since 15 yrs with all other drugs...if i stop steroids,i cannot move,,dr...advice me.

[@bjchealthAU]

It is in appropriate to comment as your case will be specific. It is best to address your concerns with your treating doctor and determine the benefits of taking the medication versus not taking it.

[@padmathalamarla8246]

Pls mention other medication for bone other than vit d nd caalcium...pls reply.

[@padmathalamarla8246]

Iam 68 yrs old.