Corticosteroids are the first-line treatment for the inflammatory condition polymyalgia rheumatica (PMR), working rapidly and effectively at easing symptoms like morning stiffness, muscle and joint ...

Eventual tapering and withdrawal of steroids in patients with lupus nephritis is recommended to minimize the drugs' adverse effects, but the ideal timing is uncertain. This study followed 136 lupus ...

Steroids were once the only treatment option for some chronic conditions. Today, many other treatments exist, but doctors often stick with the tried-and-true steroids. There are good reasons for this: ...

*Refers to the latest 2 years of stltoday.com stories. Cancel anytime. Dear Dr. Roach • I was diagnosed with polymyalgia rheumatica about five years ago, and I took prednisone for about a year. I was ...