Will the weight gain stop when I stop taking the prednisone?

I think the high blood sugar is a result of taking the prednisone. That happened to me also but as my prednisone dosage came down so did my sugar. I can't remember the exact amount of prednisone I was taking at the time my sugar problem resolved itself. I am still on lower doses of prednisone but my sugar level is OK now. My doctor said that if your pancreas is normal then your sugar levels will be normal again. As far as weight gain. For a long time when I was on very high doses of prednisone my weight remained stable. I think I was burning calories just from my body being so speeded up from the medication. When I got to the lower doses I started to gain - FAST. I am on 4 mgs now and have been doing Weight Watchers, treadmill and weights every day for the last month. It is working but it is very slow going. In my experience the weight doesn't come off on its own unfortunately. I agree that prednisone isn't ever good for your self esteem. The moon face and facial hair are especially lovely, but sometimes it is the only thing that can keep a medical condition under control. I prefer the prednisone to the alternative!

I have Crohn's disease and was on high doses of prednisone for about 3 months. I gained alot of weight and when i finished the prednisone I began to lose weight with diet and riding my exercise bike. I recently found out that i am being put back on prednisone. I could cry. I know how you feel. I was an athlete before all this and when your on prednisone they tell you to exercise but due to all the side effects you just never feel well enough to do so. But there is hope. the weight will come off.