Cushing''s Syndrome

[AmberWaves]

Hi everyone,

I''ve been on Advair 250/50 for over two years to control my asthma. Since then I have put on a large amount of weight in my face and abdomen. I''m bruising very easily and constantly have an aching back and sprained wrists, ankles and things like that. I think I may have cushing''s syndrome which is caused by use of corticosteroids (which is in my advair). I''m a vegetarian, I eat well, exercise and can''t seem to lose this weight. Again, it''s all based in my abdomen and face. I have an appointment with my doctor to be switched to a different medication, but I was wondering if anyone had anything to share about this. Thanks!

 

[diane5006]

Hi Amber..."Cushingoid Features" is listed as an adverse reaction to Advair...you are an a mediumish dose of Advair...your doc may want to taper you off...before stopping you completely...because your adrenals may be taking a bit of a snooze form the other meds in your system...but on the other hand it is not that high of a dose so they may not want to...s/he should also do so some additional testing...if your asthma has been well controlled there may be some good options for you

Best of luck

 

[AmberWaves]

Thanks you so much!! This has reaaally been bothering me for at least two years. My face is completely round, and it never was like this before. My appointnent is tomorrow, so we''ll see what happens..