Steroid Infusion & Weight Gain

Macs Mum

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Joined : Jun 2009

Posts : 46

Posted 7/6/2009 3:16 AM (GMT 0)

Hi Gang

I was wondering, if I am only getting 1.5 liters (sorry, not too sure what that measurement is in imperial) of steroids over three days, do I need to worry about weight gain and/or water retention?

I did my first 500 ml this morning...not noticing anything yet.

Thanks
MM

Gretchen1

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Joined : Jan 2007

Posts : 3595

Posted 7/6/2009 5:22 AM (GMT 0)

Hey MM,

Don't worry about that too much. I had such bad heartburn and stomach upset that I lost 8 pounds over a two week period. Everyone reacts differently to it. Just drink lots of water and take good care to eat healthy and all that good jazz. I hope it goes really well and that you are feeling better very soon.

searching66

New Member

Joined : Jul 2009

Posts : 3

Posted 7/6/2009 2:42 PM (GMT 0)

Hey,

I have had a total of 4 of those since 1991. You might experience a little swelling and weight gain but they do give you alot of energy. So much that my neurologist told me to take a couple of Benedryl to help me sleep at night. Good luck.

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