[MonikaT]

Wrt the original post, and based on the things in Patti's post, if the steroids are for asthma, could you perhaps switch to an inhaled steroid instead of pills? It is my understanding the inhaled steroid uses a lower dose placed where it is needed most which reduces the level of systemic effects. From what you imply, the steroids have an overly-masculinizing effect, i.e., easy muscle gain, low body fat, etc.