Steroid withdrawal syndrome

What is the steroid withdrawal syndrome?

This syndrome, sometimes called Slocumb’s syndrome, is characterized by myalgias, arthralgias, and lethargy following a rapid taper of glucocorticoids. Sometimes patients can develop noninflammatory joint effusions, particularly in the knees. Low-grade fevers occasionally occur. This withdrawal syndrome can be confused with reactivation of the primary disease for which the corticosteroids were used. Increasing the dose of glucocorticoids, tapering the steroids more slowly, and using NSAIDs can all help the symptoms.

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