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Dr. Andrew Rynne
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Steroid Withdrawal Headache

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Dr. Asmeet Kaur Sawhney MD

Will I have a rebound effect or topical steroid withdrawal when I stop the use of high potency topical steroid ointment ( betamethasone or clobetesol propionate) to treat my psoriasis? I have only been... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Asmeet Kaur Sawhney ( Dermatologist)
Dr.  Sudhir Kumar MD

[I began a course of Dexamethasone on 8/26 for a cervical sprain that was badly inflamed and painful. The Dex worked quickly and within 2 days the pain was gone and I felt great. I began with 16mg/day (4mg tablets in 4... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Sudhir Kumar ( Neurologist)
Dr.  Rahul Kumar MD

Hello, I am suffering from topical steroid withdrawal syndrome. Having used topical steroid cream ... cutis cream, since this is also a steroid. Am I on the right track, can u prescribe anything... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Rahul Kumar ( Dermatologist)
Dr. P V S Prasad MD

looks pink today but my lips are not swollen anymore. I was using a topical steroid , locoid for 35 days for some dermatitis but am no longer using it. Could this be some type of steroid withdrawal? I... View answer

Answered by : Dr. P V S Prasad ( Dermatologist)
Dr.   Dariush Saghafi MD

How can I eliminate severe headache caused by steroid injection? ... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Dariush Saghafi ( Neurologist)

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Dr. Gaurav Patel MD

[My son is 16 years old. He is an athlete who is in good health. Last December he began treatment from a physical therapist for patellar tendonitis. He was treated with steroids for about 3 months. He completed his... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Gaurav Patel ( Dermatologist)
Dr. Akhtarhusian GHAUSI MD

i used mometasone furoate and fusidic acid cream. for one year. and my skin got addicted to this cream. and my doctor now prescribed ornidazole gel metrogyl gel plus cream. for the steroid withdrawal ... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Akhtarhusian GHAUSI ( General & Family Physician)
Dr. Archana Rajesh Babu MD

so my problems are since the stopping of my periods and the steroid withdrawal i now take 5mg maybe ... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Archana Rajesh Babu ( OB & GYN Specialist)
Dr.       Honey Arora MD

Hi, my doctor just put me on Prednisone and I m having a slight headache, my face is flushed and a bit puffy. Is this a steroid reaction? I ask this because I have had steroid injections for my back ... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Honey Arora ( Dentist)
Dr.  Pragnesh Vachharajani MD

Had severe sinus headache in May 2011, went to dr. was given a steriod shot and an antibiotic shot. Was perscribed antiobiotic and steriod pac. Headache felt better within 1 hour of shots; about 2 days ... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Pragnesh Vachharajani ( General & Family Physician)