Did anyone have weight gain and swelling from prednisone and did it go away?

23 Sep 2010

though i have not taken prednisone, i know someone who did for approx. 6 mo. and had a lot of weight gain. when i read up on it, i found that it was not a drug one should take for a long period of time due to its possible side effects. losing weight, count the calories you have each day and be honest with yourself, stay within the amt. for the weight you should be at and you will lose the weight. of course exercise too - make it something you like doing and it won't be a chore. there are books to buy that help with the amount of calories in each portion of food you eat, and usually have a chart for the weight/calorie ratio. keep track for each day in a notebook, calories, what and when you ate, exercise, and weight. takes time, but it will work. and of course don't eat after 7pm.

24 Sep 2010

YES!!! Any form of steroid, whether it be administered orally or intravenously will cause weight gain (sometimes significant, dependent on the dose). My first "meeting" with IV steroids was for approximately one week in the hospital for a Crohn's exacerbation... tapering dose over those few days. I was discharged on Prednisone 100mg daily, along with almost 30 extra pounds. You will lose this weight over time with the tapering of the steroids, as long as your caloric intake and exercise routine continue. Have lots of patience... steroids are tough... you'll get off of them and return to normal. Good luck!

25 Sep 2010

Every time my son goes on pred, he gains waight and gets the moon face. He usually loses it all in a month or so after stopping the meds. I always have to remind him that it is worth it, so It is worth it to feel better! I hope that you feel better & remember that you are still you and not a pergo cow!!!

30 Jan 2012

I've been on Prednisone for over 3 years! I look like a pregnant cow! And I feel worse! If I knew I was going to feel and look like this- I NEVER would have started the Prednisone!

7 Apr 2012

Yes you will gain weight, but you'll feel a lot better. But swelling in the face and specially in the stomach, that's how it is. And of course once you stop using it, the swelling will be reduced, but gradually. Finally and more important is the way you feel, NOT the way you look. Thanks God that you have access to this medicine and it worked for you and now there's something else that hopefuly will work for you

23 Jul 2012

I have been taking Budesonide for almost 2 1/2 years and I also feel like a pregnant cow!! I am just PRAYING that this weight will go away as soon as I stop taking them! I am greatful that the meds helped me - but feeling/being so heavy is having quite the effect on my self esteem!!

12 Aug 2012

After losing a drastic 40 lbs in a month and dropping to 116lbs I was admitted for for days on liquid prednisone. When I was out I was put on a large pill dosage of prednisone and gained 96lbs. It wasn't fun! But when I was off of it I started shedding weight simply from being off bed rest and walking. Also because I couldn't eat enough to support my current weight. Now I exercise every day. It's really tough to get rid of though.