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Why weight gain??

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14 years 5 months ago #15003 by RedBeard
Why weight gain?? was created by RedBeard
Greetings All ~ ~ ~

My Mom is the reason I am here asking questions. She is 83 years young, and has just started with Steroids, 60 mg per day. she comment to me She had gained three {3} lbs.

My question is this normal????

RB
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14 years 5 months ago #15004 by Sandi
Replied by Sandi on topic Re: Why weight gain??
Yes, unfortunately, weight gain is normal with steroids. It causes water retention, as well as increased appetite (big time). It might get worse before it gets better. As a person tapers, the water weight drops off, but it can take some time. Prednisone can also cause a 'moon face', which is not actual weight but redistribution of fat in the face.

There are ways to keep weight gain to a minimum: avoid salt, avoid sugar, exercise (walking, etc), stay active.
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14 years 5 months ago #15006 by RedBeard
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Sandi,

Thank You for the speedie reply ~ ~ ~

The diet change should not be big a "thang", however, exercise, may be, as Mom had back surgery, the three lower vertebrae fused together with Stainless steel plates and screws, and the the two vertebrae above those were "cemented" all of this in the last two years. so Mom has limited mobility, must use a walker when walking, standing etc.

Again Thanks
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14 years 5 months ago #15007 by Sandi
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Yes, exercise can be a problem with older folks. Diet can help, as I said cutting back on salt and sugar and possibly eating low calorie for a while. Hopefully, she has the guidance of her doctor who can direct her with that.
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14 years 5 months ago - 14 years 5 months ago #15014 by specialk16
Replied by specialk16 on topic Re: Why weight gain??
Yes Yes Yes... I struggle with my weight because of prednisone. I stay active and watch what I eat... but I still get the puffy face and abdomen because of the drug. Its a steroid and it causes you to have the munchies. Maybe you can find something low impact for her regarding exercise. I feel bad because the weight gain isn't fun... so uncomfortable.
Kasha
MCTD (Lupus/Raynauds), Sjogrens, ITP
Plaquenil 400 mgs
Prednisone 10 mgs
Imuran 50 mgs
Rituxan 2005 and 2008 (can't take anymore, body rejected it)
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