Experience with long-term skin reactions and steroid use
Some people are extremely sensitive to poison ivy . Even without direct contact, being within a few feet can cause skin reactions, and these reactions can repeatedly occur in the same areas of the body. If steroid medications are used for years to treat the symptoms, while they may provide temporary relief each time, continued use can make the reactions increasingly difficult to control and eventually lead to a loss of effectiveness.
Typical uses for these medications include acute skin inflammation, allergic reactions, autoimmune diseases, joint problems, and immunosuppression after organ transplantation. However, in addition to suppressing symptoms, they can also place a burden on the body.
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Common characteristics of cortisol and steroids: Why their side effects often overlap.
Prednisone (a common oral steroid) is a synthetic cortisol. Cortisol itself is secreted by the adrenal glands and is closely related to stress response.
When cortisol levels remain consistently high, the body will experience a series of changes, including:
- Face becomes rounder
- Increased abdominal fat
- Fat accumulation in the shoulders and back
- The muscles in the limbs are thinning
- Skin capillaries dilated, face flushed
- Bone loss
- Electrolyte consumption (decreased levels of potassium, magnesium, calcium, etc.)
- Suppressed immunity
- Elevated blood sugar
- Unstable heartbeat, acid reflux
Excessive steroid use can lead to physical changes similar to those associated with high cortisol levels, while chronic stress can result in milder, longer-term, and less noticeable cumulative effects.
Risks of stopping steroids and nutrient loss
If steroids are taken long-term, the body will gradually reduce its own production of cortisol. Abruptly stopping may cause a rebound effect, so the dosage must be gradually reduced.
In addition, steroids deplete a variety of nutrients, including:
- calcium
- magnesium
- Potassium
- Zinc
- Vitamin B complex
- Vitamin C
- chromium
Without supplementation, fatigue, mood swings, weakened immunity, and metabolic problems are more likely to occur when medication is discontinued.
Methods to improve stress and high cortisol levels
Key aspects of regulating cortisol include:
- Reduce sources of stress : interpersonal stress, negative content, and daily stress all need to be addressed.
- Balance stress with physical activity : take a walk, exercise, or immerse yourself in art, music, or other methods that can distract you.
- Replenish nutrients that are consumed more frequently : magnesium, potassium, vitamin B1 , and vitamin D.
- Use natural adaptogens to help with the adjustment : such as Ashwagandha (Ashwagandha).
- Adjust your breathing rhythm to about six times per minute (five seconds inhale, five seconds exhale), which can reduce anxiety and cortisol.
Some technologies, such as heart rate variability ( HRV ) monitoring, can also be used to observe the body's stress and recovery capabilities, helping to understand the state of adaptation more objectively.
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In conclusion, understanding the relationship between stress and steroids helps in understanding the body's true needs.
The effects of steroids highly overlap with those of cortisol, so chronic stress can have similar effects. Managing daily stress, supplementing nutrition, and improving lifestyle habits can help reduce the long-term burden of high cortisol levels on the body.
YouTube source: https://youtu.be/qLV2B9SXT0U
YouTube Column: Dr. Berg's Chinese Health Knowledge
