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Posted 4/22/2013 9:05 AM (GMT 0)
Not that I'm complaining. That's the first time I have normal weight. But my eating habits haven't changed. I'm off of pred. What I'm currently taking you can find in my signature. What could cause me to gain a pound every 2-3 days? When will it stop? I'm happy I gained so just in case I do get another flare I last a lot longer. But when is it getting too much? I'm at 132 lbs this morning and I'm 5'6" tall.
Posted 4/22/2013 11:09 AM (GMT 0)
I think it's the uceris.

Question for you: How long did it take for uceris to put you into remission?
Posted 4/22/2013 11:30 AM (GMT 0)
A week then the bleeding stopped.

You think it's water retention causing me to gain weight?
Posted 4/22/2013 11:32 AM (GMT 0)
132 sounds reasonable for your height. But I agree, it is probably the Uceris. Or maybe the food is just sticking around longer instead of flying out of you. Don't stress, you are still well within normal weight. I wouldn't start worrying for a while.
Posted 4/22/2013 11:39 AM (GMT 0)
I'm not worried in fact I'm happy. Last month I gained 10 lbs. I just wonder when enough is enough I don't want to lose control over it.
Posted 4/22/2013 12:26 PM (GMT 0)
You won't. Seems like you are keeping a tight eye on it. I am about 140-145 depending on the day of the month. And although I would like to be about 10 lbs lighter, I know that if I hit a flare, those extra pounds will help. Enough is enough when you start to feel uncomfortable.
Posted 4/22/2013 2:28 PM (GMT 0)
It is weird when that happens, especially when you're eating the same exact amount and diet. I bet it has to do with the fact that you're healed and you're no longer struggling to stay healthy due to UC/bleeding and inability to get nutrition from food. It's probably a good sign for your overall health. I gained a lot on pred but I was definitely eating WAY more. I couldn't stop. Finally I lost it from exercising and decreased appetite.
Posted 4/22/2013 2:39 PM (GMT 0)
Well I was eating more while on pred but the cravings have stopped since the taper and Uceris.
Posted 4/22/2013 3:22 PM (GMT 0)
I gained 40 pounds on Entocort within about 3 months it has a steroid in it that is suppose to mostly only gointo your colon but some people do get the effects like prednisone becuse a small amont is released into oyour system.
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