The Expert Series S9 E3 Steroids: The Essential Lupus Medicine We Love to Hate

The Lupus Foundation of America's latest episode of The Expert Series podcast focuses on how steroids are an essential and often life-saving treatment for people with lupus, even though the new SLE guidelines recommend using them as little as possible. Our guest speaker, Dr. Megan Lockwood, walks us through why steroids play such a critical role in lupus care, the potential risks and downsides of prolonged use and why limiting their use whenever possible is equally important. We also discuss how patients can work with their health care providers to develop a thoughtful, personalized steroid plan and have productive conversations with their doctors about managing steroid treatment. Learn more about this episode and find related resources: https://www.lupus.org/resources/the-e... Find previous episodes and subscribe to The Expert Series: https://www.lupus.org/resources/lupus...