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Prednisone and Weight gain/loss

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clay02200
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I have ulcerative colitis and had a bad flare up in November. I was put on prednisone at the time and did 50 mg 1 week, 45 the next, 40 the next etc etc etc until I was down to 5 per week. During my flare up, I lost weight, which is not unusual... I went from 185 pounds to 179 in about 3 weeks... then it settled in for the duration of my prednisone use, which was until late January.

After stopping prednisone I started gaining weight... I wasn't eating badly or doing anything out of the ordinary. I continued to workout about 5 days a week but I continued to gain. I'm now up to 190 and no matter what I do, I can't lose weight. I drink plenty of water ( about 60 to 80 ounces per day ) and I watch my salt intake and I eat a very healthy diet.

I understand that people usually gain weight when they're on prednisone, but has anyone else had this issue AFTER finishing? Thanks.

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