Anyone manage to lose or maintain while on steroids?

MollyMolly · 06-05-2008, 08:45 PM

My wt loss has been going SO GREAT lately. And now: a herniated disc in my back. The inflammation and pain was / is terrible and they now have me on oral steroids (prednisone) to bring down the swelling. I get to lie on my back in bed for 3-5 days until the swelling has gone down enough for me to be up walking around.

I just finished my first day on steroids and I can already tell that the side effect of "increased appetite" is hitting me with a vengeance. I'm determined to stick to my 1200 cals a day despite that. I can't exercise for the next few days either.

Just wondering if anyone has managed to at least maintain their weight while on steroids, or if weight gain is inevitable?

I'm hoping they do their thing and I can get off them in 2 weeks. Tomorrow's MRI should help clarify how bad things are...

TulipStar · 06-06-2008, 03:16 AM

Herniated disc - OUCH!

I have been on prednisone multiple times prior to being banded. I have been able to maintain my weight but it was really really hard.

I also gained 40 lbs in 1 month the first time I took prednisone. That is very unlikely to happen to you though.

Good luck and I hope you feel better!

MollyMolly · 06-06-2008, 05:20 PM

Thanks TulipStar!

Yikes - 40 lbs the first time you were on it... wowsa!

Nope, not gonna happen to me.

We'll see how bad the damage is, but hopefully no more than a couple pounds.

JonathanLA · 06-06-2008, 05:51 PM

I'm on a small (2.5 mg) daily dose of Prednisone for a kidney and pancreas transplant and it doesn't really have much of an effect. You're probably on a higher dose though and I don't envy you.

Just think good thoughts until you can get off of it.