Hey, Doc ! It hurts when I do this....

[wolfhound]

I did something to my shoulder... at least the top of my shoulder was where the Xtreme pain was.
So... I get a script of cortisone pills (Decadron) and take all the pills as of 2 days ago.
Shoulder feels much better.

Then I put on a t-shirt this morning and notice this...



That ain't muscle (although I'm confident my posts ALWAYS convey my Herculean strength).

Why is there a giant bulge in my CUTE LITTLE bicep?

It no hurt none at all. I ain't a' hot doggin' ya !

It just feels like I did some light weight work with it. Ya know, just like that after-gym tight warmth (burn).

Why does me shoulder look like I'm turning into Popeye ?

Seriously.

Where's Old Doc Zach ?

Anyone familiar with something like this ??

Anyone??

Pretty please? With a cherry on top ?

[luvyesmusic]

Show off! ;-)


Kim, please keep your pants on. I have no interest ( read none ;-) ) of seeing your other Herculean strength. ;-)

Never heard of cortisone pills. If your erection lasts more than four hours though, go see a doctor right away. ;-) Maybe you took the wrong pills. Were they blue by chance? I read you could barely see driving home the other night ( the other side effect). ;-)

Seriously, friend, I hope you are drinking a lot of water to help your kidneys with the pills you've been taking.

[wolfhound]

Keep my pants on? Rob, that isn't my butt. I just want to make sure everyone understands... that isn't my butt.

That's my left bicep. Arm. Not butt. Totally different thing. Trust me.

Actually, my butt has a tattoo of my face on it. Which makes both superfluous.... or vice-versa.

I'm not sure at this point, though. Rob, I think you've given me a headache.

.... or a butt ache.

Now I can't tell the difference.

I'll get you for this... I swear !

[luvyesmusic]

Lmao!

[brufy]

If it hurts, stop doing it.

[pianozach]

THAT . . . is so wrong.

Call your doctor right now, or just pay him a visit. Now.

[brufy]

THAT . . . is so wrong.

Call your doctor right now, or just pay him a visit. Now.

Actually, my son had something similar in his lower arm last summer. It was serious: a blod clot, so yes, get it seen to.

[kirk]

Probably salt/fluid retention from the steroids. Do you agree Zach ?

Swelling of isolated body parts calls for contacting your doctor immediately.

[pianozach]

Probably salt/fluid retention from the steroids. Do you agree Zach ?

Swelling of isolated body parts calls for contacting your doctor immediately.

Most likely.

But if left untreated it could have ugly consequences. Or . . . it could simply resolve on its own, maybe.

Best not to ignore it, though. Swelling places undue pressure on the surrounding structures, and could result in damage to vessels, muscles and other soft tissue.

But, yes, as you stated very succinctly, "Swelling of isolated body parts calls for contacting your doctor immediately."

[pianozach]

Actually, my son had something similar in his lower arm last summer. It was serious: a blod clot, so yes, get it seen to.

Here, THIS should answer your question . . .

Side Effects of Decadron - for the Consumer




Decadron

Applies to: tablets

All medicines may cause side effects, but many people have no, or minor, side effects. Check with your doctor if any of these most COMMON side effects persist or become bothersome when using Decadron:

Difficulty sleeping; feeling of a whirling motion; increased appetite; increased sweating; indigestion; mood changes; nervousness.

Seek medical attention right away if any of these SEVERE side effects occur when using Decadron:
Severe allergic reactions (rash; hives; itching; difficulty breathing; tightness in the chest; swelling of the mouth, face, lips, or tongue); appetite loss; black, tarry stools; changes in menstrual periods; convulsions; depression; diarrhea; dizziness; exaggerated sense of well-being; fever; general body discomfort; headache; increased pressure in the eye; joint or muscle pain; mood swings; muscle weakness; personality changes; prolonged sore throat, cold, or fever; puffing of the face; severe nausea or vomiting; swelling of feet or legs; unusual weight gain; vomiting material that looks like coffee grounds; weakness; weight loss.

This is not a complete list of all side effects that may occur.



You may want to peruse the side effects by body system:


Side Effects by Body System - for Healthcare Professionals

Applies to: compounding powder; inhalation aerosol with adapter; injectable solution; injectable suspension; intravenous solution; oral concentrate; oral liquid; oral tablet

Cardiovascular

Cardiovascular side effects have included bradycardia, cardiac arrest, cardiac arrhythmias, cardiac enlargement, circulatory collapse, congestive heart failure, fat embolism, hypertension, myocardial rupture following recent myocardial infarction, edema, pulmonary edema, syncope, tachycardia, thromboembolism, thrombophlebitis and vasculitis.

Musculoskeletal

Musculoskeletal side effects have included muscle weakness, steroid myopathy, loss of muscle mass, osteoporosis, vertebral compression fractures, aseptic necrosis of femoral and humoral heads, pathologic fracture of long bones, and tendon rupture.

Gastrointestinal

Gastrointestinal side effects have included peptic ulcer with potential perforation and hemorrhage, perforation of small and large bowel, pancreatitis, abdominal distention, nausea, increased appetite, and ulcerative esophagitis.

Endocrine

Endocrine side effects have included development of cushingoid state, suppression of growth in children, and secondary adrenocortical and pituitary unresponsiveness.

Nervous system

Nervous system side effects have included convulsions, increased intracranial pressure with papilledema, vertigo, myalgia, arthralgia, malaise, headache, hiccups, and psychic disturbances.

Metabolic

Metabolic side effects have included negative nitrogen balance due to protein catabolism, decreased carbohydrate and glucose tolerance, weight gain, hirsutism, hypokalemic alkalosis, and increased requirements for insulin or oral hypoglycemic agents in diabetics.

Ocular

Ocular side effects have included posterior subcapsular cataracts, increased intraocular pressure, glaucoma, and exophthalmos.

Dermatologic

Dermatologic side effects have included impaired wound healing, thin fragile skin, petechiae and ecchymoses, dry scaly skin, erythema, acne, thinning scalp hair, urticaria, increased sweating, rash, striae, allergic dermatitis, urticaria, angioneurotic edema, and suppression of skin test reactions.

Psychiatric

Psychiatric side effects have included euphoria, insomnia, mood swings, personality changes, severe depression, and psychotic manifestations.

Hematologic

Hematologic side effects have included rare reports of thromboembolism.

Genitourinary

Genitourinary effects have included increase/decrease in motility and number of spermatozoa in men and menstrual irregularities in women.

Hepatic

Hepatic side effects have included reports of reversible hepatomegaly. Three case reports of children treated with high dose dexamethasone describe the earliest diagnosis of hepatomegaly as early as 8 days from the start of therapy.

Hypersensitivity

Hypersensitivity side effects have included anaphylactoid reactions, anaphylaxis and angioedema.

Renal

Renal side effects have included fluid retention, sodium retention, and potassium loss

[Sheerah]

Kim, first of all, I thought it was your butt.
Second of all, what did the doctor say after you saw him?

[brufy]

They do like to cover themselves when they list possible side-effects in those pill boxes.

One of the listed side-effects of Viagra © is Death!

[Sheerah]

They do like to cover themselves when they list possible side-effects in those pill boxes.

One of the listed side-effects of Viagra © is Death!

Death by fcuking. I could think of worse ways to go.

[brufy]

Death by fcuking. I could think of worse ways to go.

What a great title for a book!

Or maybe a film...? (No, that would be too wierd..)

[Sheerah]

It would be a great title for a book. And it would be ironic if the hero/heroine didn't have much sex at all.

[brufy]

It would be a great title for a book. And it would be ironic if the hero/heroine didn't have much sex at all.

Well that would be me then.

[pianozach]

Death by fcuking. I could think of worse ways to go.

Oh, yes.

You could have the unique experience of coming and going at the same time.

[wolfhound]

OK. I'm going to the doc in about 2 hours... and...


That would make a great title for a book and film. I want a percentage of the take.

After all, who started this thread anyway ? ! ? !

15% sounds about right.

[wolfhound]

Oh, yes.

You could have the unique experience of coming and going at the same time.

[pianozach]

OK. I'm going to the doc in about 2 hours... and...


That would make a great title for a book and film. I want a percentage of the take.

After all, who started this thread anyway ? ! ? !

15% sounds about right.

Great.

Let us know the diagnosis.

We all have big money riding on it.