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.
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