Flushed cheeks - steroid side effect???

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Hi,

I need help with this. Asher was put on oral steroids b/c of wheezing on Tuesday. Yesterday, his cheeks began to be really red. He's not running a fever, not sweaty, and his cheeks don't feel chapped.

Is this a side effect of oral steroids? Are oral steroids safe for mito kids?

Also, I didn't realize skin pallor was a sx of mito until a I read about it on a web page. Is this true for you all? Asher's skin is always very pale (until today).

Anne R

[Guest guest]

Fairly sure steroids are perfectly fine for Mitochondrial patients. In fact, I think they sometimes use steroids for increasing mitochondrial function and sometimes appetite.

And yes, I also think flushing can be a side effect. There can be many side effects to steriods including hyperglycemia, which my son experiences when on them.

Krystena

Flushed cheeks - steroid side effect???

Hi,I need help with this. Asher was put on oral steroids b/c of wheezing on Tuesday. Yesterday, his cheeks began to be really red. He's not running a fever, not sweaty, and his cheeks don't feel chapped. Is this a side effect of oral steroids? Are oral steroids safe for mito kids?Also, I didn't realize skin pallor was a sx of mito until a I read about it on a web page. Is this true for you all? Asher's skin is always very pale (until today).Anne R Please contact mito-owner with any problems or questions.

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Hi

My son Colby gets red cheeks from steroids. He also gets them just out of the blue sometimes. His cheeks will get very red and hot. The neuro said it was called dysautanomia, inability to regulate temperature. I will put a cool, moist cloth on his cheeks for awhile. Hope this helps. Colby has been on steroids all of his life. They can have some bad side affects, but your DR will take care of you.Take Care

mom to Colby,14,COXIV,LCHAD,ACC,ADHD ,hypothroidism and osteopenia. Chad, 16, healthy, Caleb, 11, also healthy>From: AReckling@... >Reply-To: Mito >To: Mito >Subject: Flushed cheeks - steroid side effect??? >Date: Thu, 22 Apr 2004 09:50:42 EDT > >Hi, > >I need help with this. Asher was put on oral steroids b/c of wheezing on >Tuesday. Yesterday, his cheeks began to be really red. He's not running a fever, >not sweaty, and his cheeks don't feel chapped. > >Is this a side effect of oral steroids? Are oral steroids safe for mito kids? > >Also, I didn't realize skin pallor was a sx of mito until a I read about it >on a web page. Is this true for you all? Asher's skin is always very pale >(until today). > >Anne R FREE pop-up blocking with the new MSN Toolbar – get it now!