steriods and putting weight on

[steph1]

i understand taking steriiods can make you put weight on and im worried about that as i have a thyroid problem so i carnt aford to put any weight on has any one got any sugestions on keeping the weight off ?

[Bunyip]

Hi Steph

I followed the advice from other members of group. I cut out sugar as much as possible, so no biscuits, cakes etc. I have then reduced white carbs and replaced with wholemeal, quinoa, oats, brown rice etc. More vegetables, salads and limiting fruit. Some one suggested probiotics so I take these everyday with a vitamin boost - particularly the B group. In order to deal with the dips I have a set morning and afternoon break under 100 cals value. I'm trying to reduce portion sizes as well..... Needless to say I have good and bad days, however I am staying stable weight wise. I walk whenever I can and do some simple weight work a couple of days a week.

Good luck.

Bunyip

[Mojo63]

Unfortunately I was to I'll to do any exercise & put 3 stone over 10 months.

But in June I seemed to feel better. I swim twice a week, do Yoga with

My Wii every day, make sure I go for small walk everyday, joined Weight Watchers

Lost 1stone in 7 weeks. Also always take cover coated Steriods

As I believe these do not put yr weight on.

[Hidden]

Hello Steph,

I joined Slimming World, and I must admit its not easy, but I am managing to lose weight. I am currently on 7.5mg Prednisolone and dropping on average about 6lbs or so per month.

Take care,

Karen.

[Pipistrelle]

They affect different people different ways. Higher doses are more likely to cause weight gain (eg for GCA rather than PMR). For some people they can actually cause weight loss. I haven't had any weight gain and have been on steroids for PMR for 15 months. But my rheumatologist warned it could happen and suggested taking a careful approach to diet. I I had some weight loss due to the PMR (one possible symptom) as I was losing weight for a while even when on steroids but as the PMR improved I stopped losing weight.

[steph1]

hi before i was put on steroids i was losing weight and when i started steroids the weight has gone on but i wasnt given any info about this so it was a shock when i was told how much i weighed i look like a hamster.

[Hidden]

Hi Steph,

On the high doses my face altered a lot. I took on the appearence of Miss Piggy. We were on hols in Wales at the time and, like you do, taking snaps of each other. I only kept one photo of me. The one taken from about 10 feet away. I looked passable on that one. Don't worry, it all goes away once you get below about 10mg.

Pats.

[steph1 in reply to Hidden]

hi pats had biopsy done yesterday saturday , didnt get home until gone 5pm a long day and not one i want to repeat, blood tests were done before the op and there is some thing wrong with either my kidneys or liver now dont know why so i have got to have blood tests repeated on wednesday,

how are you?

[Hidden in reply to steph1]

Hi Seph,

I have just gone into the directory to look at the photo of your son's wedding to such a lovely girl. How proud you must be.

Hope you're not so worried today. Easy to say, I know. Good luck tomorrow.

Pats

[Hidden]

Hi Steph,

Thanks for asking about me. I'm not too bad, but my joints are playing up every day. I don't really know why. I dread it being RA, but it feels more like my tendons, which Kate says is a nice little pressy from pred. I'll have to wait till I see my rheumy in october for a diagnosis. I could always ask my GP, and if he doesn't know then perhaps he could contact my Rheumatologist for advice.

Now for you. It's over, at least the biopsy and I know you were dreading that one. Try not to worry. Easier said than done, I know, but, although these tests can be worrying, it doesn't mean you have a terminal illness. Try to stay calm and concentrate on handling your present condition.

Let us know how it goes and try not to worry.

Pats