Steroids

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Steroids & death

 

One study found that within 30 days of taking just one steroid pill, people had a 500% higher rate of potentially deadly sepsis, 300% higher rate of potentially deadly blood clots, and nearly 200% higher rate of bone fractures.

 

Short term use of oral corticosteroids and related harms among adults in the United States: population based cohort study

Akbar K Waljee et al.

BMJ 2017; 357 doi: https://doi.org/10.1136/bmj.j1415

 

http://ihpi.umich.edu/news/common-drugs-uncommon-risks-higher-rate-serious-problems-seen-adults-who-take-short-term-steroids

 

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MD has worked through severe lifelong developmental disabilities (and a brain injury) with much more success than the medical press suggests is possible. He is motivated to share his research and personal experiences with everyone who wants it, and doesn't solicit payment.

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