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I was wondering if the RA community out there has had any issues with weight gain when on meds such as methotrexate or any other biologics? I seem to be gaining weight for no apparent reason and I don’t know why, diet the same and exercise has been increased as far as cardio is concerned. Has anyone else experienced this side effect?
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gaz1234 donna08491
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Hello
I do understand your concern's,i am the polar opposite of you. I suffer from weight loss and its so frustrating. Ive been told the drugs i'm on such as MTX, diclofenac and humira are good for my RA but not condusive to weight gain.
Gloria814 gaz1234
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I also suffer from too much of a weight loss. But I have Crohn's disease which is irritable bowel disease so some is related to that. Also my blood pressure has gone too low and I think it is related to the biologic drug I have been on. I have had to limit or cut out so many foods that could help gain weight but are not good for RA or IBS
Sorry for your weight gain Donna, prednisone causes weight gain if you are on that too Not sure about the other medications you are taking
Jayjay1959 donna08491
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I too suffer from weight gain periodically but also get steroid injections
Currently am on a new biological and MTX
But my weight has ballooned last 4 months since receiving a new biological