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[|Human|] Hi , I am Shazia (name changed) , my mother has joint pains .This is a long story . She had allergy 3 years back so we did all treatments Allopathic ,Homeopathic and Ayurvedic .During the Ayrvedic treatment she was given Aesteroids so the Allergy was treated completely but the nerves of hands and legs got damaged . Now she has continuous pain in her legs inthighs she has a fluid which stops the movement of legs , as per the doctor if she gives more stress on that part the bones can facture , Please advise
[|AI|]  Your mother probably is suffering from a condition called Steroid induced Bushings Syn Chat Doctor.  Corticosteroids affect bone in three main ways; 1) Loss of bone mass, 2) Loss of bone protein and osteoporosis lesions, 3) increased urinary excretion of calcium and phosphorus leading to bone loss. She should be evaluated by an endocrinologist and undergo tests like overnight 1-mg Dexamethasone suppression test or a 24-hour urine test for Cortisol. She may need further medications depending on the test reports. The patient should eat foods that are high in calcium and vitamin D and low in fat. To prevent the risk of fractures in patients taking steroids, prevention of falls is important.