CarrieAnne

My little dog Sugar was on them, she gained a ton of weight, and couldnt control her bladder as well. She was always hungry and so thirsty!

Darlene loves Chocolates

Interesting.....my vision is cloudy...think I have one......chances are to the steriods for my back.....

Bobbielinks

They must be legal. My husband's doctor is in the process of prescribing steroids for his diabetes. However, I am totally confussed. Doctor sent husband to a different doctor, a specialist in diabetes to be further tested for blood sugar level and low testosterone. New doctor says blood sugar looks good, but recommended husband began either shots or patches for low testosterone. When this new doctor said these shots or patches would increase muscle and lower fat my first reaction was "steroids!". Husband is already over weight and refuses to take care of himself. Mind you he is 62 years old, he doesn't need to muscle up, he has never had any chest or leg hair and I don't want him taking steroids. I'm happy with our relationship as it is. We have been in a big fight over this. I'm afriad of the side affects, if any. Just want him to grow old with me. Don't know if I should back off and say nothing if he wants to take the shots or patches.

TanyaMas

i am given steroids very often....
Ive found the worst thing for me about them is, when im on them, i am starving, no matter what or how much i eat, my belly feels hollow and empty.

the stronger ones like solumedrol does alot more icky things to my body, but the starvation is a constant with any of them ive been on :D

raptureready

Steroids and whether your dh should take them or not is something that you should discuss with him and his doctor. Steroids didn't make my dad's chest hair any thicker or his leg hair either (he was a hairy muscular man to begin with) I'm not sure but I don't think they did anything for any of his drives either. But perhaps you should be EXTREMELY honest with the doctor and tell him every single one of your concerns, ask him what the side effects of the that particular steroid are, and what the benefits are. For every person that takes a specific steroid there are numerous and different side effects and benefits. Ask the doctor how long he would have to be on them too. If you aren't satisfied with what this doctor says, get a second opinion --- from another doctor. We're just a bunch of quilters and can't really help on medical issues. We can sympathize, empathize, encourage and tell you our experiences but that's not really going to give you the answers that you need. PLEASE, when it comes to healthcare go to your professionals for real answers.

marsye

After I got a couple of injections in the knee THEN they told me it was not good for my bones! Needless to say I didn't get anymore besides they hurt like HE**!!!!!!! :oops:

debbieumphress

I agree with Marsye. I had cortisone and steroid shots last week and oh man they hurt. I am to go back in three months and see if it helped. Then have it done. My thought was "No way". Now I really have my doubts. Weight gain, no way. Who needs it and I already have a bone disease where my joints get spongey and bad, don't nmeed the steroids to enhance that. I hate side effects. They sound so scary.

littlehud

The only side effect I had was increased appetite. I was always hungry.

DianD

Women produce estrogen naturally, and men produce testosterone...these are NOT steroids!!! They are naturally occurring chemicals, just like insulin. If your body (or your husband's body) is not producing the right chemicals, help it out! Some of us take antidepressants because our brain doesn't produce enough of the right chemicals.
Basically, if his body is in need of testosterone, it is not producing the chemical that makes him male, hence, the lack of body hair, being overweight, even a lack of muscle mass. It won't make him a different man, but it WILL improve his quality of life. Encourage him to try low doses for a while, to see how he feels - then you can make an informed decision on whether to increase his dosage (per Dr.'s order) or drop it completely.