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by mikedelago 1252 days ago
Might be good to note as well that steroids are commonly prescribed for all kinds of ailments that people have, they're objectively healthcare as well.
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Honestly that is one of those things that I did not know until recently.

Like I figured there was a legitimate reason they were prescribed, but I never actually knew first hand about. Now... my cats a small dose of steroids. The examples of people in this thread have been enlightening on that subject.

But unfortunately they do have a bad reputation. I mean if you hear steroids there is likely one image that comes to mind.