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Fever of 99.5F while on corticosteroid

2023-01-17 17:18:38
I am having Dexamethasone for Psoriatic Arthritis related inflammation since last 15 Days the dose is 1mg two times. Today felt a bit feverish and the temperature was 99.5. Kindly tell is there anything to worry about it. Or it's common to have fever. Should I taper off the steroid.
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I understood your concern  and noted the problem as well .I need to ask few more details to make a diagnosis and start treatment and advice which suits you. Pl consult me on Practo , so that I can help you better.book a time slot as per your convenience for consultation.

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Kindly discuss for your concern

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It is not fever

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Can help you with the next course of action and treatment plan. Would like to discuss in details and provide apt solution. Kindly consult.

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Need few details Kindly consult

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Steroids does not causes fever

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connect with a call for details discussion regarding the disease and it's management

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Steroid doesn’t cause fever. Fever maybe due to infection or simply viral fever that will subside with proper medications. You can consult for prescription

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Can help you, kindly provide me detailed history for proper diagnosis and further management

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