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Therapy and Prognosis for Sarcoidosis for just diagnosed 55 year old white perimenopausal female veteriinarian

I am a 55 year old peri-menopausal white female veterinarian just diagnosed with widespread nodules of lungs (no scarring), liver and splenic Sarcoidosis.  I have concerns regarding starting Sarcoidosis treatment with steroids, as I already had/have problems with weight gain, muscle mass loss and weakness, significant depression and extreme irritability, hence  1)Is there [outcome]data regarding a lower dosage of steroids that might work in my case or any other treatment options that are not riskier e.g. cancer risk increase, nor more toxic, for a case like mine?  2) I read that initial treatment with  steroids may be incriminated in causing RECURRENT sarcoidosis (versus total remission/permanent cure)--is that true?  3)What are the chances of complete remission, with or without treatment, versus lifelong or recurrent Sarcoidosis, for me: a 55 year old peri-menopausal white female veterinarian just diagnosed with widespread nodules of lung, liver and splenic Sarcoidosis?  Thank you for your aid and assistance.  Kimberley A. Tyler, DVM 


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I'm the type of girl who will burst out laughing in dead silence because of something that happened yesterday.

You need to speak with your doctor as only he/she can tell you what's best for your personal situation.

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