Are you plagued by a thin body, a great complexion, and the ideal facial shape? Don’t worry! There’s a pill for that. Corticosteroids will have you looking plump, blemished and moon-faced in no time!
Oh wait! There’s more! If you’re worried that these results will go away as soon as you stop taking the pills, worry no more. They won’t. These results will last for days, weeks, and maybe even months.
Will you get your money’s worth? Oh yes! And then some.
Corticosteroids – the anti-vanity pill, is available at a pharmacy near you. With a prescription from your doctor, you can be well on your way to the new plump, blemished and moon-faced you.
With all kidding/ranting aside…
This drug, straight from the underworld, certainly has its dreaded side effects, but it also saves lives. Obviously, being alive is more important and the preferred choice.
Also…the side effects (most of them) do eventually go away and you will get back to your old, but healthier self. So if you’re taking this dreadful drug, hang in there. There is a light at the end of the tunnel and best of all, you’ll be alive to see it.
Me - Who am I? 
Um, is this a pill you are taking? What is its intended purpose (other than keeping one alive)?
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I was, but thankfully not anymore. As stated this pill can be used to “induce a remission or reduce the morbidity in autoimmune diseases.” It’s an immunosuppressant that helps to stop your immune system from attacking itself and destroying your body’s CNS system, tissues, and organs.
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Sounds like some powerful shit.
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That about sums it up. Powerful for so much more than just what it’s intended for. But it works.
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I’m glad it’s there to save a life. I’d rather see the face plumped up and moon faced, than not see it at all. I hope this means you’re feeling better!
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I agree, although going through it sure isn’t fun. I am! Thank you.
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With mom’s autoimmune issues she’s frequently on steroids and has the same issues, it’s so frustrating!
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It sure is! It would be so nice if they could find a cure for these conditions so that we could all stop taking this stuff.
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I’m on a new med for my head that is supposed to cause weight gain. It’s a lifesaver for me, and you will probably see me next year as one of the Macy’s Thanksgiving parade balloons.
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Aw.. 😦 Wouldn’t it be wonderful if they could come up with some drugs without all the horrible side effects? The side effects make me not want to take them, which can be very unwise.
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I try not to think about it. Chemicals. But if they help us to live, they are better than suffering a different fate.
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Prednisone. Love it. Hate it. I look like a chipmunk. A very hungry chipmunk.
Jill
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It is definitely a love/hate relationship. That stuff is evil, but it works. I hope that for whatever reason you’re taking it, that you’ll be able to get off of it soon.
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Lupus…and ITP and it does help. Love your blog
Jill
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