Help...i scared

Medic181986
on 9/28/08 6:48 am - Coldwater, MI
I have asthma... have been having trouble with it for about a month(yes I have seen my family doc) my question.. or rather issues. they have had me on steriods.. for about 3 weeks 60mg I hate them... due to the fact the make you hold water.. I hate them I am so scared that I am going to be gaining weight back I am also neveous because I have an apt with my doc tommorrow to see if I have made any improvenment which I havent Infact i have started running a high 103.5 fever an am worrried she is going to up the dose.any tricks to help with this....
outshannon
on 9/28/08 8:40 am - kalamazoo, MI
would asthma make you runa fever or steriods? 
Medic181986
on 9/28/08 10:35 am - Coldwater, MI
No I think I have got a infection now which tends to happen if I can not get my asthma undercontrol not sure though I go see doc tommorrow what I am looking for it help with or how people have delt with being on steroids an not gaining the weight back!
DrMichaelSakowitz
on 9/30/08 4:05 am
Hi Medic,

First things first.....get well.

Weight that is a result of 'water' will be quickly lost once you are well.

It is too easy to focus just on the scale, please stop.

Dr Mike
Michael L. Sakowitz, Ph.D. is a psychologist (NJ 35SI00148700) and member of ObesityHelp's Mental Health Board.  By posting, he makes no promises, guarantees, representations, or warranties, expressed or implied, and assumes no duty or liability with regard to the information contained herein.  This post is not intended to diagnose or treat any physical or mental condition.  No professional services are being rendered and nothing is intended to provide such services or advice of any kind.  No website or informational post can take the place of seeking professional help.  If you need professional help of any kind, please seek the services of a professional or dial 911.
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