A recent global survey conducted by the World Lupus Federation reported that 91% of survey respondents were taking or have taken oral steroids to treat their lupus. Over 7,700 people living with lupus from more than 100 countries participated in the survey.
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The survey results revealed that a significant percentage of respondents (75%) have been using steroids for over a year, and 27% have been using them for over a decade. Additionally, 43% of the respondents reported taking above the recommended maintenance doses (5-7.5mg) of steroids as their typical everyday dose, and 58% reported taking maximum dosages of 30 mg or higher. An overwhelming number of survey respondents (96%) reported being concerned about the long-term effects of steroid use.
