Long term Steroids.: Many thanks for all your replies... - NRAS

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Long term Steroids.

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Many thanks for all your replies to my post.As I stated before, I am due to see my new Rheumatoid Consultant next week, so I'm very hopeful that she will help me on my journey and give me a suitable Rheumy drug that will suit me.

I can then hopefully, slowly come off the Predisolone.

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Annscottie

Do post to say how you get on.

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sylvi

I hope you get on ok as i have been on 5mg of steroid for years. xxxx

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Krosep21 in reply to sylvi

How has it been have you had many side effects or deformities, I have had 2 short 5 days in the last couple of months and does help, I experienced no side effects

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sylvi in reply to Krosep21

I think it keeps the worst a bit better. xxx

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Jillyanne

hi, how long have you been on steroids for and is that the only drug you are on for RA ?

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Chanelady in reply to Jillyanne

Hi Jillyyanne, I have been on Steroids now for 3 years.

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