I have to take 3 days of steroids every three weeks. Day before, on the day and day after.
I swear I'm getting a moon face (to go with my two left feet)
I'm surprised , as I thought it was mainly long term steroid use that caused weight gain and bloating, not three measly days. I Have done a bit of googling and I think they're mainly to prevent sickness.
I think I'd rather not take them and put up with a bit of sickness!
Has anybody else managed chemo without them?
Hi,
I was on the same dose of Dexamethasone prior to having a brain tumour excised. It was to bring down the swelling of my brain and worked like a charm, made me feel much better. (I asked if I could skip the brain op and just stay on the pills, but got told a firm "no".
) Aside from feeling great, and losing some body-fat round my waist, no side effects for me.
Doc Google squirted me to the NHS website (I'm very picky about where Google takes me) www.nhs.uk/.../
Half way down the page, and the reason for my prompt reply, is:
Call a doctor straight away if you get:
"moon face" (a puffy, rounded face), weight gain in the upper back or belly – this happens gradually and can be a sign of  Cushing's syndrome
Sounds like you've ticked this box, so get onto your doctor pronto.
kind regards,
Steve
