I was started on a high dose of
corticosteroid for my sarcoidosis and now I have developed a swollen face and
neck. Is there anyway to reverse this?
Unfortunately you have developed a well-known
side effects of steroids- moon facies and humped neck. This is common when high
dose steroids are used for long periods. If you continue to require steroids,
then this side effect is unavoidable. Ask your doctor if the dose can be
lowered or the therapy can be discontinued. Do not stop the steroid without first
speaking to your doctor. Steroids usually have to be tapered off slowly. The
only good thing is that the side effect is reversible when the corticosteroid
is stopped.
No comments:
Post a Comment