Prednisolone Belly

[Joseph260268]

Good afternoon everyone,

I am 56 years of age and I have been on and off Prednisolone the majority of my life. I understand its a double edged sword as it has kept me alive but on the downside it has left me over the last 10 years with a large pot belly, I only weigh 10 stone, yet I look as though I am 9 months pregnant and ready to have a baby so I try to wear large tops and t shirts to make this less noticable.

Does anyone else suffer with this side effect?

Kind regards

Joe Rogan x

[leo60]

Yes me!! I look as though I drink 10 pints a day 🤣 Baggy dresses for me!

The bl***y stuff does help though 😊 double edged sword indeed xx

[Bingo88 in reply to leo60]

😂😂😂😂😂😂I wish I could blame the medication 😂😂😂😂 Brian

[leo60 in reply to Bingo88]

I wish I could still drink the Guinness!! And be a size 8 as I always was!! 😋😋😋xx😂😂

[Bingo88 in reply to leo60]

Well I am sure the odd pint of Guinness won't hurt you and bring back the memories 😋😋

[leo60 in reply to Bingo88]

I do, don’t worry 😘😘 xx

[Bingo88 in reply to leo60]

There's a report in the news today on my phone about a person who suffered weeks of a Psychotic episodes being on this medication. Brian

[leo60 in reply to Bingo88]

It doesn’t surprise me Brian, nasty stuff. I use it as little as possible xx

[knitter]

yes , as a fellow patient in hospital once said ….Belly Beard and Boobs.

[leo60 in reply to knitter]

😂😂 I've never had boobs til now! 😂😂 xx

[janedivney]

Yes, thanks to prednisone I’m barrel-shaped 🙁 I hate it. Once you wean down, the “moon face” disappears but the solid mass around the torso never does. I used to have a nice trim waist but sadly no more. At least you don’t have to worry about getting bras to fit 😉

[Caspiana]

Hi Joe. Yes!! I have been on Pred continuosly for about ten years give or take. It causes fluid retention and increases appetite. It can also notorious for redistributing fat to your face and belly area. It's awful. Predisone are indeed the devil's tick-tacs. I hate having to take them but there we are. 😈

[Kiaman08]

Hi yes it is the same for me on and off the tabs when I have infection alway in rescue pack And am just finishing (hopefully) a 3 week course of I v antbodtics

It is a catch 22 situation dammed if we do dammed if we don't 😁😁

Wish all the best god bless

[Jonn54]

Hi JosephYes me too I'm 61 and like you on/off most my adult life always tried to look after myself health wise then belly and boobs appeared and you just feel awful

[Stanjory]

I just hate it, especially when you catch your reflection in shop windows. As a tall woman my biggest problem is getting tights, leggings and elasticated waist trousers to not roll over at the top. I’m currently investigating a company called Snag Tights as they offer lots of different styles and fits. It’s taken me years of trying different clothes styles to minimise the pot belly. I use make up and think about my hairstyle to help with moon face. So reassuring to share our experiences on this site. x

[Poppins23 in reply to Stanjory]

I’m a shortie but have problems with tights, I have tried snag tights and am happy to say that they do stay put and I don’t look like Nora Batty within minutes of putting them on. They are also very comfortable to wear.

[Ladyinavan]

Yes but if you take bloating tablets it goes aeay

[Joseph260268 in reply to Ladyinavan]

Hello,

which bloating tablets would these be please?

[Joseph260268 in reply to Joseph260268]

Hello again, which bloating tablets are you referring to? Please share your information.

Regards

Joe

[Caspiana in reply to Ladyinavan]

What are bloating tablets? Are you talking about Furosemide to treat edema? Furosemide is not prescribed unless totally necessary because of the many potential side effects especially to the liver and kidneys and it doesn't stop the weight gain in the abdomen and back. I would be cautious when giving advise about medication, and if you do please ask the person you are advising to talk to their doctor about it.

Best wishes. 😊👋

[Ladyinavan in reply to Caspiana]

No i take bloateze i have severe cold and they work

[Ladyinavan in reply to Ladyinavan]

I meant severe copd

[Joseph260268 in reply to Ladyinavan]

Thank you for sharing that with me. I will look into them.

Joe. x

[Caspiana in reply to Ladyinavan]

I see. It helps with the build up of gas in the stomach. Thanks for your reply.

[tomc]

It`s my Ileostomy that swelled my rum ti a tum tum Along with preds.

My belly is the first thing through the door and folks say " It`s Tam.. his face will arrive soon 😂😂

OH , He has a big personality is another comment I get BUT, I am still alive and waddling along. 👌💖

[Alberta56]

Does anyone know if steroid creams and inhalers have the same effect? Or is my pot belly simply caused by food?

[HelNel7 in reply to Alberta56]

I have nothing and no one to blame except my own greed! 😆

[Alberta56 in reply to HelNel7]

At least I have my husband to blame. I have to cook a lot to satisfy him, then I can't let it go to waste.😂😋

[HelNel7 in reply to Alberta56]

My husband is very similar - no amount is too much! But he does at least hoover up whatever I can't manage 😆

[pegbl in reply to Alberta56]

I was wondering the same I’ve recently been changed to Trimbow , I was assured there were no more steroids in than my previous one…but I’ve noticed my stomach started swelling and more heartburn and indigestion over the last couple of months ….. I’m going to ask to go back on Duoresp spiromax I didn’t have this trouble nowhere near as bad then. X

[pegbl in reply to Alberta56]

just replied to your question but got sent to Alberta by mistake 🙄should see it under your question anyway 🤞

[Sparkimoore]

Oh yes, definitely, but with me, the pot belly is only part of it.. Dont forget the moon face & Buffalo hump at back of neck!!

People can spot us a mile off, but its a small price to pay for actually being alive. I too have been on steroids for 12 years, often high dose too but theyve been an absolute life saver to me. If i hadnt had them id be long gone..

A small price to pay!