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Posted 11/1/2012 9:47 PM (GMT 0)
 I came off prednisone on September 25th, 2012. I had been taking it since February 2012 for my colitis flareups. I hardly gained weight on it (15 mg was the highest dosage I had to take). My doctor tapered me off. Now that I have come off it I have gained around 8 lbs. I also quit smoking though on October 16, 2012. I had smoked for 16 years. I am still doing the E-Cig so I am still getting nicotine. I had my blood sugar and thyroid checked and they are normal. Very frustrated with the weight gain. Also my blood sugar levels feel like they are dropping when I start to exercise everyday and I am eating within an hour of working out. I was wondering if anyone has experienced my symptoms..

Thanks

 

Posted 11/2/2012 1:17 AM (GMT 0)
I'm having a hard time getting wound up over 8 lb. quitting smoking is a big deal (it's not just the nicotine) and I'm sure you'll recover your previous figure before too long.
Posted 11/2/2012 11:57 AM (GMT 0)
Autumn,

Welcome to the forum.

It's good you've been able to get off prednisone.

I think your blood sugar dropping so fast might well be due to prednisone.

There are some people who have sugar problems as a result of prednisone use.

But are your hydrating with enough water?

what are your eating after exercising? I would recommend some form of protein.

What meds are you currently on?

Are you taking any supplements?

Posted 11/2/2012 1:30 PM (GMT 0)

Thanks so much for your replies. I am currently taking 4 pills qd of Apriso (mesalamine) and Remicade Infusions-1 every 8 weeks. I take a B-12 everyday. Every other day I put 1 tsp of Organic Coconut Oil in my coffee (I heard it is very good for you). I eat Greek Yougurt and a handful of almonds or a Gluten Free Protein Bar and Canteloupe before my workouts. After my workouts I just eat dinner. One thing I forgot to mention is for years I have gotten up in the middle of the night and "binge" eat. I know it's a horrible habit! The  past two nights I have fought it and not ate but it is very hard b/c I am starving when I wake up. I also have sleeping problems. I feel that I don't sleep much throughout the night. But I have had sleeping  problems for years! I have been very bloated as well. I think that may be due to quitting smoking. If I had to guess I think I was diagnosed with Ulcerative Colitis about 3 years ago. Before that I had no symptoms of it.

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