Can rheumatoid arthritis cause sudden weight gain? This is a question I’ve heard more times than I can count in the exam room. You’d think that with all the joint pain and inflammation, folks would actually lose weight, right? But the truth is, sudden weight gain isn’t just common—it can be a real and confusing…
As a Pulmonary Nurse, I’ve seen countless patients struggle with asthma, often relying heavily on steroids to manage their symptoms. While steroids are effective, many people are looking for the best ways to manage asthma without steroids, and I can completely understand why. The idea of reducing reliance on medications that come with side effects…
Can asthma cause weight gain from steroids? Oh, absolutely—this is a question I get asked all the time in my clinic. And I get it. You start on steroids to help your breathing, finally feel like you can take a deep breath again, and then bam—your jeans don’t fit, your energy feels off, and you’re…