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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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?
This is Part 1 of a live online event, to access Part 2 please set up a free BJC Connect account. You can do so by heading to https://www.bjcconnect.com.au/
Want to try live virtual exercise sessions with BJC Health? Start your FREE trial here: https://www.bjchealth.com.au/exercise.
★↓FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIA!↓★
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BJCHealth.ConnectedCare
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bjchealth/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/bjchealth/
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