Corticosteroids (Steroids) - What You Should Know

Corticosteroids (Steroids) - What You Should Know By Carol Eustice Quote of the Week: Miracles happen everyday, change your perception of what a miracle is and you'll see them all around you. ~Jon Bon Jovi Connect With Carol on Social Media: Facebook | Twitter | Google Plus | Pinterest Corticosteroids (Steroids) - What You Should Know  In 1948, at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota, a group of arthritis patients were given daily injections of a corticosteroid. The results were so striking, doctors thought that the "cure" for arthritis had been discovered. However, as the use of corticosteroids expanded over the years, side effects emerged and they couldn't be ignored. READ NOW What to Expect From Your Rheumatologist  A rheumatologist specializes in diagnosing and treating arthritis and related rheumatic diseases. Many people, when referred to a rheumatologist, feel intimidated. They don't know what to expect. READ NOW Velcro Shoes for Women  Velcro shoes are easy to put on and take off. That's important for people who have physical limitations which make it hard to bend or reach their feet. People with arthritis look for shoes that are easy to manage and supportive for their feet. READ NOW What Is Mixed Connective Tissue Disease (MCTD)?  Mixed Connective Tissue Disease is an autoimmune disease with overlapping characteristics of three other connective tissue diseases. What are the three diseases? READ NOW Rheumatoid Arthritis and Fatigue  Fatigue is associated with rheumatoid arthritis. Most people know that rheumatoid arthritis is characterized by joint pain and joint stiffness. Mistakenly, people think that it is simply localized to one or more affected joints. But, there can be systemic effects. READ NOW Advertisement READ THESE NEXT What Kind of Intelligence Do You Have? Understanding Preventive Care Do You Have What It Takes to Pass Psychology 101? Wondering if it's labor? Try this quiz. Could You Be Hypothyroid? Understanding Type 2 Diabetes How Much of a Nutrition Whiz Are You? Quiz: How Assertive Are You? AN ABOUT.COM BRAND You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the Arthritis & Joint Conditions newsletter. If you wish to unsubscribe, please click here 1500 Broadway, 6th Floor, New York, NY, 10036 © 2016 Verywell.com - All rights reserved. Privacy Policy.