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What Are The Side Effects Of Taking Steroids For Long Time?
I am on steroids for a virus, but I do not think it is working, how long should it take and what dangers am I in if I keep taking the steroids? It is 50 MG pedisone and I have already had to go to another hospital and be treated for dehydration, and migraines, I have no energy, I am getting more concerned as this drags on, I was told at the second hospital that my white blood cell was high, please help I have been to the emergency room to much lately, I have had a saddle PE and DVT due to an ankle surgery and I have chronic bronchitis, chronic migraines and chronic dehydration issues, I have has my gall bladder removed and I need help desperately. Thank you, God Bless please help me.
Thu, 11 Jun 2015
these seems to be due overuse of steroids, steroids are marvellous and life saving but long term use of steroids are associated with numerous complications. If you start ayurvedic treatment it may be quite helpful
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