Flushed cheeks - steroid side effect???

[Guest guest]

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.

[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.