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Will Steroids Do Good To Recover From Tiredness?

Hi, I am a 20 year old female and I have been having a lot of issues lately. It all started 2 years ago when I was diagnosed with mono and was put on steroids. After FINALLY getting better but still feeling very tired, I was able to get off of the steroids. But after this, about every 2 weeks I was get another really bad infection in my tonsils and have to be put back on the steroids because it s the only thing that worked. After being on and off steroids for about 6 months, my ENT decided to take my tonsils out which helped a lot. After this, I have been having breathing issues. I have been feeling out of breath all day but it is especially bad when I am laying down. My throat and chest feel tight and my neck muscles are soar, not like a sore throat, but deep tissue sore and tender. Also, when I try to talk a lot or sing, my throat starts to feel strained and it becomes hard to talk or sing. Sometimes swallowing is an issues as well. I have been refered to a cardiologist and back to my ENT but they both say everything looks normal. My ENT suggested it could be anxiety, put me on Xanax, but it did not make a change. I have been dealing with this issue for 1 year now and it is getting very frustrating. What are your suggestions of what it could be and what type of doctor I should see?
Tue, 24 Jun 2014
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Dear Friend.
Welcome to HCM. I am Dr Anshul Varshney. I have read your query in detail. I understand your concern.
Steroids should not be used for weakness and tiredness.
Long term use of steroids can cause itself weakness and weak bones.
I would like to know for how long you took steroids and for at what doses?
Because if you took them for a long, you might require calcium supplementation.
This is my best advise for you based on available details. If you have any further query please ask me.
Stay Healthy.
Dr Anshul Varshney, MD
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Will Steroids Do Good To Recover From Tiredness?

Dear Friend. Welcome to HCM. I am Dr Anshul Varshney. I have read your query in detail. I understand your concern. Steroids should not be used for weakness and tiredness. Long term use of steroids can cause itself weakness and weak bones. I would like to know for how long you took steroids and for at what doses? Because if you took them for a long, you might require calcium supplementation. This is my best advise for you based on available details. If you have any further query please ask me. Stay Healthy. Dr Anshul Varshney, MD