GIOP From Steroid Inhalers & Injections

April 6, 2013

Glucocorticoid Induced OsteoPorosis is more common than we thought.  Individuals with Rheumatoid arthritis, fibromyalgia, and other inflamatory diseases often need Prednisone and other steroids (glucocorticoids).  3 months of Prednisone 5...

Beware of GIOP

April 1, 2013

GIOP is Glucocorticoid Induced OsteoPorosis.  Cortisone, Prednisone, and many Inhalers for Asthma or COPD are glucocorticoids.  Therefore, Glucocorticoid Induced OsteoPorosis is a particularly aggressive form of osteoporosis that affects all ages,...