my doctor told me to take setroids (cortisone) for two months i feel my face became fatter and rounded,if i finish this dose after two month,will i be as before the setroid dose, normal face and slim??
2007-02-18 07:23:02 · 3 answers · asked by nahar23 1 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Other - Diseases
One you go off corticosteroids you should slowly return back to your former appearance. However, make sure you discontinue use carefully and only under your doctor's supervision - abrupt cessation of corticosteroids can lead to a medical emergency (adrenal insufficiency).
2007-02-18 07:30:13 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Once you complete the round of steroids, the effects will subside. The person above me has warned you about discontinuing steroid therapy abruptly. This is true but can depend on the dosage and duration of therapy. This person is also unaware that the dosages your doctor has prescribed will taper off (step down) and then stop. This is a standard protocol.
2007-02-18 07:37:52 · answer #2 · answered by TweetyBird 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I was on prednisone for about nine months. My face did slowly return to normal over the course of 5-6 months after I was weaned off the steroids. Just make sure to taper off the steroids as prescribed by your doctor.
2007-02-18 15:18:59 · answer #3 · answered by S.C. 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋