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Posted 1/2/2013 10:20 PM (GMT 0)
I didn't gain any weight at all while I was on the prednisone, but since I stopped 2-3 weeks ago I have gained 6 pounds!! confused And let me just say, those 6 pounds were HARD to lose when I lost them, and now they're back.

No change in eating habits other than starting to cut out gluten / processed foods and soda.

about a week ago I REALLY started cutting back, opting for things like lettuce wrapped grilled chicken or salmon and rice.

I guess my question is whether this could be a bounce back effect from the prednisone, or even a side effect of the mesalamine?

I'm just now getting back to the gym, so maybe that will help. 6 pounds is a LOT when you are only 5' tall, dangit!
Posted 1/2/2013 10:24 PM (GMT 0)
prednisone is famous for weight gain, particularly while you are on it.
Posted 1/2/2013 10:36 PM (GMT 0)

garylouisville said...
prednisone is famous for weight gain, particularly while you are on it.

But what about after you are off of it? That's what I'm confused about.
Posted 1/2/2013 11:03 PM (GMT 0)
I would say it depends...
Were you very ill before starting it (like, losing weight because of constant D)? And, now that you're feeling better your body is actually absorbing more good stuff so you're putting the weight on?

I didn't gain weight from pred until I was actually feeling better and not having D 12 times a day. Got the fun moon face of course.

I can't really remember if I gained after going off it, but I was sickly thin from my flare so it would have been a good thing.

I definitely lost weight going off gluten, even though I continued to eat rice and granola, so that may help.
Posted 1/2/2013 11:17 PM (GMT 0)
I've never heard of gaining weight from mesalamine. More than likely it is the pred, even though you tapered off. Another possibility is if you were feeling better maybe you just felt like eating more.
Posted 1/2/2013 11:45 PM (GMT 0)
That all makes sense. I was sick before the pred, but not losing weight, but I remember being terrified of food. Possibly I'm eating and my body is saying "wow, NUTRIENTS" and putting it on.

I just signed up for spin class tonight, and I'll spin again maybe Friday and Sunday, see what that does.

I've also got some lovely cystic acne going on, but my dermatologist said to expect that 2-3 weeks after going off the pred -- and THERE it is! He's going to inject it with cortisone for me tomorrow.

I also need to be more strict about cutting out gluten / going paleo. Hopefully it all works. I can't believe I was sick for months and never lost more than a pound or two. Kind of obnoxious, actually.
Posted 1/2/2013 11:46 PM (GMT 0)
hand em over - i'd be happy to have them -

that is pretty weird !

sometimes cutting back too much will cause your body to conserve - i'm sure you know that tho - i would just keep doing what you're doing , especially if you a feeling good - i think in time your body will adjust to the changes you are making -

good job btw :-)
Posted 1/3/2013 1:58 AM (GMT 0)
Yes, Meyerlemony, I am betting that your body is very glad to have the food you're giving it. Please please don't worry about the weight! Eat right and keep exercising and it will all even out.
Posted 1/3/2013 2:55 AM (GMT 0)
I swear I think pred changed my metabolism. I used to eat anything and everything without worry of weight gain. Of course I have gotten older and maybe it slowed because of that. Maybe it's another medication I am on... I don't know but I've never lost the 10 pounds I've been trying to lose since pred.
Posted 1/3/2013 5:31 AM (GMT 0)
Try not to overdo the exercise...especially since you're JUST off the pred and your UC is doing much better.

The weight gain is from the pred and your body leveling out after it.
it's not the mesalamine.

Just another thing....if you've recently dropped carbs drastically, your body will hold the calories longer, especially if you are exercising more.

Please try to do anything at this point in moderation, eat and exercise as balanced as possible.

In otherwords....don't rock the boat too hard to tip it into disfavour.

q
Posted 1/3/2013 6:59 AM (GMT 0)
Its the pred but you didnt see it at first since your colon wasnt fully healed. For me pred changed my metabolisn as well. I barely eat when I am off it and eat well on it. Sucks but what can ya do :/
Posted 1/3/2013 7:22 AM (GMT 0)
pred is the devil. i gained way too much weight, something like 30 lbs- the first time i got on it. although i was never instructed on how to take it "the right way" so i split it up. i was taking 1 pill four times a day. bad bad bad. i did however gain some after getting off of it, but dont freak out- at least in my case it came off once my body got a little more in check. also i totally agree with the moderation sayers. it would be a pitty to stress yourself out over something like a few lbs and then have to stress out because your insides are bleeding again....because you were too stressed out....ya dig.
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