How do I loose this DAM!! weight Prednisone... | Arthritis Information
I am so tired of being overweight from this prednisone. I am on 10mg a day but I always feel bloated and my face looks so fat. I trying to ween off this stuff butt it takes forever to get off without having a MAJOR flare. Anyone experience this. I need to loose at leas 35lbs sounds minimal but it is a task. Ekkkk.....Quite honestly, it is very difficult to lose weight while on predinsone.
I found it helpful to reduce my carb and sugar intake when I was on the higher dosages.
It might be helpful to follow a diabetic meal plan. It is a healthy way to eat and it can really help take off the weight.
When the Doc put me on Prednisone He told me I would gain weight and have "moon" face. I told him I wouldn't, He said yes I would. I went on Nutrisystem (vegetarian) for four months. I not only didn't gain weight, but lost 22 lbs. Doc has slowly taking me off Pred and now I am free of it. So far so good.
Good luck to you
what about trying something like weight watchers while you're taking prednisone? That way you're watching what you're eating and with having to weigh in, it might make you want to stick to it no matter how bad the cravings get.
good luck!
I was unable to lose weight while on prednisone no matter what I did. Even when I was on a minimal doeage that did not cause the increased appetite. I was exercising 3 times a week and eating 1200 calories a day. When I complained to my RD he said- well eat 1000 calories. :( First of all what doctor would tell you to eat less then what is safe? My stomach was always bloated.
It took about 3 months after I was off all prednisone for those stubborn pounds to come off and that bloat to go away. If I can help it I will never take prednisone again. I don't feel any different pain wise then I did on that low dose- it wasn't doing anything for me.
Good luck to you with your taper.
My Rheumatologist told me today that I will not be able to lose weight until I get down to 5 mg or less of the Prednisone so he is starting me on a taper as I am at 10. I have to stay at 7.5 for 2-3 weeks and then go to 5 mg. Not sure why you can't lose unless you are at 5 mg or less but I believe it because I have been trying with no success. Take Care, Sandy
I never thought I could lose weight on prednisone either, but I'm on 7.5 mg and as long as I eat very little carbs I am losing. Prednisone mainly made me crave sugar and keeping up with the craving made me miserable. As long as I follow the South Beach food list I seem to be okay.
[QUOTE=kelstev]what about trying something like weight watchers while you're taking prednisone? That way you're watching what you're eating and with having to weigh in, it might make you want to stick to it no matter how bad the cravings get.
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