I have gained 25 pounds in two months and am taking predinsone . How can I lose this weight and puffy body?
Answers: Weight gain and puffiness are side effects of Prednisone.
An Overview of Prednisone and Weight Gain
Weight gain is a common symptom of taking prednisone long-term. Some people gain weight all over their body, although prednisone often causes a specific distribution of fat deposits. Often, people develop a roundness of the face or a fat deposit on the back of the neck (a "buffalo hump"). Some people gain fat around the middle.
Suggestions for Prednisone and Weight Gain
If you are noticing unexplained weight gain with prednisone, there are some things that you can do. Some suggestions include:
Eating a heart-healthy diet. This diet should include heart-healthy foods, such as:
Lots of fruits, vegetables, grains, and fat-free or low-fat milk and milk products
Lean meats, poultry, fish, beans, eggs, and nuts.
Limiting foods with saturated fats, trans fats, cholesterol, sodium (salt), and added sugars.
Getting regular physical activity for at least 30 minutes a day on most days of the week.
Limiting your intake of alcohol. .
thats going to me tricky try eating like a rabbit and exercise, exercise exercise my sister is having a similar problem and thats what the dr told her but its a side effect from the meds