WEIGHT GAIN/WATER RETENTION

Posted at 7:24 PM on Aug 16, 2008 by lauraf2002, #7174

I have been on Prednisone for over a year, starting with 60 mg a day for months and eventually tapering down to 5 mg. I have gained a lot of weight and am retaining water. My husband feels that since I am a middle age woman this is normal. I know it isn't...not the way I physically feel. Is anyone else experiencing this? I feel like a watermelon and even when I drink water feel full.

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Reply on 10:31 PM on Aug 16, 2008 by thinksrastinks, #2416

I hear you! I am so depressed over this very same thing. I was on 40 and have tapered to 4. I am also middle aged but I never had such a time with loosing weight before. Have severely cut my caloric intake and walk 3 x per week 30 mins. per for 2 months with NO RESULT! I look like I'm pregnant.

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Reply on 1:43 AM on Sep 07, 2008 by jravageman, #2542

My mother has the same problem but it's not fat it's water.AND it's in her legs and buttocks to.Does any know how to stop the effects of this horrible drug? Oh plus there is a list of over 30 side effects caused by prednisone.Coughing,throat closing up,itching,night sweats,irregular heart beat,leg pain,severe water retention.My mom has all of these.If anyone has a similar story and knows how to stop the side effects please contact me at jravageman@yahoo.com. Thank you.

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