FTAO sqad.

[carlton23]

Hi again sqad, I`m a bit worried about my face which since I started taking Dexamethasone 1mg daily with meals, my face appears to be getting quite full in the cheeks area, and I inquired on google and it said this only happens mainly in women which is called `Moon Face`. My GP put me on them 3 weeks ago to boost my appetite which it certainly does, I`ve gained a stone.

[Ankou]

have you spoke to your gp ?

[Sqad]

carlton.......no big deal.......it is a steroid side effect.

[rowanwitch]

happens to some men too Carlton... good they are improving your appetite are you on any hormone therapy as that can make it more likely

[Sqad]

rowan....he said he is on dexamethasone.

[rowanwitch]

I was curious to see if he was on pre existing hormone therapy plus the recent addition of the steroids .

[Sqad]

rowan...two lots if steroids? different ones..........?........could be......?

[bednobs]

i would guess rowan is talking about one of the implants or the tablets used to stop testosterone

[carlton23]

Bednobs, yes, I am, Zolodex 3mth stomach injection.

[carlton23]

Just saw GP this evening and I am to reduce Dexamethesone to 1mg.
Thanks all for your help.

[bednobs]

personally i would rather have a big face than not be able to eat. You have to weigh up the cost/benefit analysis i reckon