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Posted 5/16/2013 1:11 AM (GMT 0)

This is for anyone who is newly on Prednisone.   I wish I knew back then what I know now!

I knew that weight gain was a side effect when I started taking Prednisone....but honestly...I didn't take it seriously.  At the time, I was feeling so much better than the previous months...that when my appetite came back... I decided to have "fun" and enjoy it.  I had lost so much weight I didn't really care if I gained anything.

I didn't know that Prednisone slows your metabolism and I didn't know that it digests glucose differently.  I gained 15+ lbs in one week!  A total of 25 lbs alltogether.  I know that is not much compared to some people.  My husband kept saying my body didn't look like "me" because of the different weight distribution. :( 

I have been off Prednisone for almost 5 months.  I've never really had a problem losing weight if I wanted to.  Pretty easy if I put my mind to it.  But something is different now post prednisone....I seriously can't get the last 10 lbs off!!!  My new strategy is to not look in the mirror tongue    I know it could be soo soo much worse...but I guess I felt a little ripped off that I was conscious of my weight and kept it down.....and to be chubby now confused

If I can at least warn and help one person..... I would be happy :)

Posted 5/16/2013 1:30 AM (GMT 0)
And weight gain is only one of the many side effects.
Posted 5/16/2013 1:33 AM (GMT 0)
it will come off - it just takes time for your body to adjust -

keep the mirrors around -
Posted 5/18/2013 9:54 AM (GMT 0)

Sorry you had such a bad experience with prednisone.
As with everything though, individual experiences can be different.

For me, the prednisone worked well and got me into remission. I certainly wouldn't encourage it if there are still other treatment avenues to try, but i wouldn't rule out a good prednisone plan if the inflimation is stubborn and impacting on your ones life significantly.

Posted 5/18/2013 3:43 PM (GMT 0)
Prednisone DID work wonderfully!

In hindsight, I wish I was more careful with my eating habits.
Posted 5/18/2013 4:06 PM (GMT 0)
I had a gorgeous figure and it never bounced back after pred. But I keep trying!
Posted 5/18/2013 4:50 PM (GMT 0)
journey2health.... how long has it been?

I think in my heart of hearts I have given up....but....there is a small hope inside me...and so I keep on trying....I don't have too many options here...haha

I'm just hoping that it will be a looooong tim before I have to go on it again (if ever at all) At least until the hair I lost grows back
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