I just received a steroid shot followed by an IV drip...?!


Question: I just received a steroid shot followed by an IV drip...?
I had a negative reaction to a drug the doctor put me on for a sore throat (the drug was Ciprofloxacin) which caused my throat region to swell up.

I've heard steroids have a very harmful and long term effect on the body. Was this shot of steroids the kind of steroid that you hear about that will have a lasting effect? I wasn't sure how strong it was (the dosage), I didn't feel any different after receiving it. I was in a normal doctors office and not a hospital/ER, in case that is important.

Answers:

A one time dose of steroids will not cause any problems.
Long term steroids cause problems, several doses don't.
You'll be fine.

PA surgical critical care
I use steroids for many different indications in the ICU




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