I am unsure how serous this is? - Weight fluctuated after taking steriods

	Asked by Unregistered on Mon 31, Mar 2008 02:52pm :
	I was dx with Multiple sclerosis in 2002. Since them my weigt has fluctuated after taking steroids. This year my weight has dropped or no given reason. I have chest probelems (pluericy) and a UTI infection. I am consirned there is something sinister going on with me as I hav never been this this in my life. Since January I Have losy 2 and 1/2 stone. I do take meds for my MS and one being Morphine Sulphate 90-mg a day... I wasnt sure if that caused weight loss. I am very scared as I lost my dad to cancer 12 months ago, and it was destroying to watch. <y appertite is non existant wither. Ithink I need reassurance Aslo I have low back pain with a UTI. I dont like being this sjkeltal. I told my GP when she visited me at home and she said I would have to go in to the surgery to discuss it with her. its not as simple as that as I reliant on other ppl to get me from A to B. Regards Debie Regrds Debbie x
	Actions: | Forward |
	Answer by Dr Fernando, MD (doctor) on Mon 31, Mar 2008 05:47pm: Hi. Losing two and a half stone in a matter of 3-4 months is really cause for concern, although it is still possible that the weight loss is due to your chronic debilitating medical condition (the multiple sclerosis, as well as the urinary tract infection and pleurisy). It is also possible for the Morphine to contribute to the weight loss by dulling appetite and causing abdominal fullness. It might be best to talk with your doctor about this, so you can be tested for any other conditions. Cancer is always one of the possibilities which need to be checked when there is unexplained weight loss.
	Please rate my answer (select the stars below, no need to log in.)
	Name Email Comments Enter your comments here Enter the text as shown above E-Mail me when someone replies to this post
	Other medical questions you might be interested in. Please rate doctor’s answers.
	possible erectile dysfunction  (Answered) - Viewed 194 times   My boyfriend is 26 years old 6'1 and 220 lbs of pure muscle. His body is perfect and he never misses a day in the gym. I'm a 22 ... eye symtoms not sure what it is or what to do not pink eye   (Answered) - Viewed 75 times   yesterday i had a really bad headache and my vison was blurred, the headace is gone but this morning when i woke up my pupils we... This has happened about 4 times a year for the last 5 years. It recenlty occurred this past december  (pending) - Viewed 29 times   This has happened about 4 times a year for the last 5 years. It recenlty occurred this past december and just this week. I eat s... Reoccurrance of full body bumps, itchiness and stinging of the skin after I eat.  (pending) - Viewed 41 times   This has happened about 4 times a year for the last 5 years. It recenlty occurred this past december and just this week. I eat s... Does taking large amounts steriods cause infertility in men? If so are there any meds to counter ac  (pending) - Viewed 26 times   Does taking large amounts steriods cause infertility in men? If so are there any meds to counter act this problem?... I am 44yrs old woman. I have brown patches on both sides of my face starting from below the eyebrows  (pending) - Viewed 23 times   I am 44yrs old woman. I have brown patches on both sides of my face starting from below the eyebrows and extending towards my ch... mri results for memory loss  (Answered) - Viewed 55 times   MRI states moderate white matter microvascular ischemic disease. what is it and how serous.... I was recently diagnosed with a chronic sinus infection and polips. I've had 2 rounds of antibiotics  (pending) - Viewed 40 times   I was recently diagnosed with a chronic sinus infection and polips. I've had 2 rounds of antibiotics, steriods, and continue to ... i take levothyroxine for underactive thyriod,can i start using steriods for wieght training   (Answered) - Viewed 38 times   i take levothyroxine for underactive thyriod,can i start using steriods for wieght training ... what is a high dose of ststemic steriods  (Answered) - Viewed 39 times   what is a high dose of ststemic steriods... Doctors Baffled - Please Help!!  (Answered) - Viewed 42 times   Hi My niece is 10 years old and since December she has not been herself at all. To start with her energy levels plummented ... I have a few verrucas on my foot and am currently on 20mg of steriods does that mean that my immune   (pending) - Viewed 18 times   I have a few verrucas on my foot and am currently on 20mg of steriods does that mean that my immune will not fight them off? Sho... can steriods make a man sterile?  (pending) - Viewed 18 times   can steriods make a man sterile?... can steriods affect blood test ?  (Answered) - Viewed 36 times   can steriods affect blood test ?... i have a problem with my left ear. ive had it for 3 months .ive had antibiotics and steriods in pi  (Answered) - Viewed 16 times   i have a problem with my left ear. ive had it for 3 months .ive had antibiotics and steriods in pills and shots and liquid the... I have a sinus and middle ear infection...the doctor prescribed steriods and antibiotic. Can I take  (pending) - Viewed 10 times   I have a sinus and middle ear infection...the doctor prescribed steriods and antibiotic. Can I take Ibuprofen while I'm also ta... Can corticosteriods oral or injectable cause low hemaglobin levels in a patient?  (Answered) - Viewed 44 times   Can corticosteriods oral or injectable cause low hemaglobin levels in a patient?... Butterfly Brain Tumour  (Answered) - Viewed 56 times   My dad has just been diagnosed with a butterfly brain tumour - it is 7 cms wide and crosses over the left and right side of the ... Hi. i got a keloid on my chest, had it removed and it is back again, looking for a doctor that can inject the keloid with steroid (medical steriods). any doctors in the Bedfordview area that can help or any doctors telephone nr that can assist me  (Answered) - Viewed 13 times   Hi. i got a keloid on my chest, had it removed and it is back again, looking for a doctor that can inject the keloid with steroi... i am geetha.i am 29 years.i have been trying for having a child since 5 years but is of no use. i we  (pending) - Viewed 4 times   i am geetha.i am 29 years.i have been trying for having a child since 5 years but is of no use. i went forf gynaecologist in apr...
	Visitors to this page searched for: should i have sex if i have a abcess tooth:0 visits 0 bounces 210 secs spent on page; having pains at lower right abdomen and in breasts after menses:0 visits 0 bounces 156 secs spent on page; ask a doctor:0 visits 0 bounces 61 secs spent on page; nerves associated with c-7 bulging disc:0 visits 0 bounces 46 secs spent on page; sound in breathing every night and early morning with some pain in right chest:0 visits 0 bounces 43 secs spent on page; i have had with patches on my skin for a two years is it serous:1 visits 1 bounces 0 secs spent on page; is morphine sulphate affecting my memory:1 visits 1 bounces 0 secs spent on page; taking steriods for colds:1 visits 1 bounces 0 secs spent on page; talking to your doctor about taking steriods:1 visits 1 bounces 0 secs spent on page;