Asthma Support Group
Asthma is a disease of the human respiratory system where the airways narrow, often in response to a "trigger" such as exposure to an allergen, cold air, exercise, or emotional stress. This airway narrowing causes symptoms such as wheezing, shortness of breath, chest tightness, and coughing, which respond to bronchodilators.
I've heard from a rheumatologist that adults in particular have a very hard time losing the weight gain from sterioids. What is your experience?
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Most people with copd also have anxiety.....Dr.suggested taking meds for it.....does it help? Just wondering....
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I'm trying to exercise daily. I was doing fairly well until I sprained my ankle 2 weeks ago but now I'm getting back on the horse. Today I walked over a mile with my arm weights that are about 22lbs total. I was out of shape and it was hard on my arms. I also did my 30 situps. I'm also going to drink a lot of water and try to eat healthy. I do tend to have a sweet tooth but I'm cutting...
Steroids make people gain weight by increasing appetite and also allowing the retention of fluid. Many will have what is commonly called a puffed up "moon face" as is typically seen in those who must take large amounts of steroids as part of chemotherapy. Patients usually loose the weight after discontinuing the use of steroids, if this is possible. While on steroids though, the weight will remain as part of the process.
I'm still on steroids, only the inhaled type, but am off of the oral steroids (pills). I can't stand myself at this weight. :-(