Leslie R. asked
My daughter-in-law is getting sicker with symptoms of a tick-borne illness, though blood tests are negative. She is on a 10-day antibiotic and feels she needs a steroid dose pack now, but her rheumatologist advised not to start it until after her MRI on June 12. Should she go ahead with the steroids or hold off?
May 23rd, 2024
Cheryl G. answered
Steroids are potent anti-inflammatory medications that can help with swelling from inflammation or i...
May 23rd, 2024
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