By Dr Irwin Lim on November 23, 2014

In rheumatology, there are few super-urgent, “life or death” situations. I like it that way. Most times when urgency is involved, it’s usually ...

By Dr Irwin Lim on June 26, 2014

It's common to hear patients worried about having a cortisone injection to their shoulder. Often this is due to something well-meaning friends have ...

By Dr Irwin Lim on February 12, 2014

By Dr Irwin Lim, Rheumatologist An international task force, comprising of prominent rheumatologists, a health economist, an infectious disease ...

By Dr Irwin Lim on February 9, 2014

MRI thoracic spine (sagittal) By Dr Irwin Lim, Rheumatologist Rheumatologists all use Prednisone, an oral corticosteroid. In fact, we use steroid in ...

By Dr Irwin Lim on August 13, 2013

I wrote the last two letters/posts to give you an idea of the love-hate relationship most rheumatologist have with this drug. (read Dear Steroid, I ...

By Dr Irwin Lim on August 12, 2013

Dear steroid (aka corticosteroid), When I first met you, I thought the world of you. Little did I know how you were going to turn out. The side ...

By Dr Irwin Lim on August 11, 2013

Dear steroid (aka corticosteroid), I have known you for so many years and I thought it was time to write to let you know my feelings. I do love you. ...

By Dr Robert Russo on September 19, 2012

She was seated a few feet from me, and said adamantly "I don't want that steroid injection. It will make me put on weight." A common misconception. ...

By Dr Irwin Lim on January 25, 2011

Relayed by Irwin Lim, Rheumatologist This morning, I received a typed note from a patient. It was unexpected and such a pleasant way to start the ...