Anonymous
10/31/2025 23:19
Subject: Re:Are oral steroids overprescribed?
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Hi - OP here, not inhaler, the pill form. Not currently on any steroid inhaler. thanks for the input.
Oh jeez, no I would not take them for bronchitis
You will if you’re coughing so hard you feel like you’re going to break a rib
Anonymous
10/31/2025 23:06
Subject: Re:Are oral steroids overprescribed?
Anonymous wrote:Hi - OP here, not inhaler, the pill form. Not currently on any steroid inhaler. thanks for the input.
Oh jeez, no I would not take them for bronchitis
Anonymous
10/31/2025 22:24
Subject: Are oral steroids overprescribed?
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Yes you’re overthinking. They aren’t antibiotics where a case could be made for overuse.
It’s a different case. Using steroids in one patient does not reduce the steroids’ effectiveness in anyone else. But steroids cause a raft of side effects that can be worse for the patient than antibiotic side effects are.
With that said, a <10 day course I would!’t hesitate about. I was on them for nine months and have a cataract to show for it—fortunately I got away without bone loss, diabetes or psychosis.
I’m also a person who was on a high dose for months and will do whatever I can to avoid them again. That being said I would take a short course to rid myself of a respiratory infection
Anonymous
10/31/2025 18:38
Subject: Are oral steroids overprescribed?
Anonymous wrote:Yes you’re overthinking. They aren’t antibiotics where a case could be made for overuse.
It’s a different case. Using steroids in one patient does not reduce the steroids’ effectiveness in anyone else. But steroids cause a raft of side effects that can be worse for the patient than antibiotic side effects are.
With that said, a <10 day course I would!’t hesitate about. I was on them for nine months and have a cataract to show for it—fortunately I got away without bone loss, diabetes or psychosis.
Anonymous
10/31/2025 14:35
Subject: Are oral steroids overprescribed?
Yes you’re overthinking. They aren’t antibiotics where a case could be made for overuse.
Anonymous
10/31/2025 11:36
Subject: Re:Are oral steroids overprescribed?
I’ve been on them for short courses due to allergies, skin rashes, lung issues, sudden hearing loss issues.
I hear your concern but they are supposed to be safe for short-term use.
Drink lots of water.
I hear your concern but they are supposed to be safe for short-term use.
Drink lots of water.
Anonymous
10/31/2025 10:50
Subject: Re:Are oral steroids overprescribed?
Hi - OP here, not inhaler, the pill form. Not currently on any steroid inhaler. thanks for the input.
Anonymous
10/31/2025 09:18
Subject: Are oral steroids overprescribed?
I got them twice and were really working well
Anonymous
10/31/2025 08:52
Subject: Are oral steroids overprescribed?
They work and they're fine for short-term use.
Anonymous
10/31/2025 08:49
Subject: Are oral steroids overprescribed?
Just be careful if you have high blood pressure or diabetes— steroids can raise both those levels.
For bronchitis steroids can really help, just aware especially if you are also on inhaled steroids.
I do question if they are overprescribed for low back pain flares.
For bronchitis steroids can really help, just aware especially if you are also on inhaled steroids.
I do question if they are overprescribed for low back pain flares.
Anonymous
10/30/2025 23:28
Subject: Are oral steroids overprescribed?
Are you talking about inhaled steroids like budesonide? I wouldn’t be concerned taking that short term. Breathing is important
Anonymous
10/30/2025 23:02
Subject: Re:Are oral steroids overprescribed?
In my opinion, they are better than antibiotics. Not sure why you would not want to take them.
Anonymous
10/30/2025 19:21
Subject: Are oral steroids overprescribed?
Over thinking^^ auto correct strikes
Anonymous
10/30/2025 19:20
Subject: Are oral steroids overprescribed?
Yes. You are overthrowing.
Do you want to feel better or not?
Do you want to feel better or not?
Anonymous
10/30/2025 19:18
Subject: Are oral steroids overprescribed?
Doctor prescribed a short course for asthma/bronchitis triggered by a virus, but never taken them before so a little reluctant. Am I overthinking it?