Posts by graniteviper122

Two years ago, I was put on a high dose of steroids—Medrol—and honestly, it was a nightmare. I gained so much weight it felt impossible, and the water retention was brutal; I could barely walk because my body just wouldn't let go of the fluid. Not to mention the skin issues, the unwanted hair growth, and stretch marks that made me look like I’d just gone through five pregnancies. My mental and physical health just bottomed out. They did way more harm than good. It’s only now, after finally stopping the medication, that I’ve managed to get my body back to something resembling normal—though some of those side effects are still lingering. To make matters worse, since I deal with an autoimmune condition, my symptoms have flared up again. My doctors are suggesting I get back on them, but I am resisting as hard as I can. I’m searching for any alternative method possible to avoid taking that poison again. All I can say is: it was HORRIBLE.