I phoned my RA Nurse specialist this morning for advice. I told her the problems I have been having. I told her I am seeing my doc tomorrow to get my latest blood test results. Nurse said if my gp thinks I am having a flare I should go on steroids for two weeks. I don't like the idea of steroids what do u all think about short term use of steroids. Your comments will be appreciated.
Steroids yes or no: I phoned my RA Nurse specialist... - NRAS
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Hi Sharon all I can say is if u are suffering then I would opt for steroids all day long, I had a massive flare up last wk and literally walked into my docs, sat down and sobbed into a man size box of tissues while he looked on at me in horror! I eventually composed myself to explain I couldn't bear the pain any longer and he prescribed me 10mg of prednisilone for 2wk and within 24 hours I was feeling a million times better! I wouldn't worry about a quick sharp fix, we need these things to pull us through. X
i have been on steroids as well as many other drugs for 10 yrs and although i hate them they do make a difference and are a necessary evil....when living with constant pain you have to do whatever it takes to get some relief x
Hello Sharon
Personally I prefer the use of steroids over shorter periods, as the problems can be worse over a longer period, although we need to bow to those who know better our GP and Specialist.
The last time I took them was one Christmas, just to get my through the twelve days.
I was taken aback yesterday, when you mentioned Peacocks Surgical, I went out with a girl who worked there in the seventies. VERY STRANGE LOL
Good luck with your decisions
BOB
Take them! They are magic bullets and will make you feel a million times better very fast and reduce the inflammation in your body giving it a chance to recuperate. For a short time like a fortnight there's no danger and lots of gain. Because of long-term side effects steroids are not prescribed so readily these days but they work wonders for a flare. Good luck and hope you feel better soon.
A wonderful short term relief. But eventually you need long term treatment. They work quite fast
Hi Sharon,
I don't think a short term dose would be a bad idea it will help you the only thing is if they do help the next time you get a flare this will probably be a thing that they will mention again but then it is your choice. I have been on steroids continually for nearly twenty years and I am 43 years old now and have had no known side affects to the steroids taken orally. Hope this helps Donna
If you dont want to take em.....post em to me, lol..... in other words, yes to steroids
I was reluctant to take them, but having to come off all of meds due to my liver readings I had no alternative when the pain got too much, was away on holiday at the time. To me they seemed liked a miracle. Such tiny pills made so much difference. I remember walking down some steps just like normal people do and not the one at a time and being so thrilled. Just kept saying to my husband.....look at me...(with the biggest grin on my face)...anyone witnessing this must of thought I was mad! I only was only on 10mg a day. I've still got some left and when I go away they always come with me just in case.
Paula x
Yes, have a short steroid holiday!!
Yes ...without a doubt...take the steroids
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Thank you everyone for your replies re steroids. Got myself locked out of the site again and didn't see all your replies.