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Weight Gain

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757gal
757gal

I had very little problem with weight gain at the high doses of pred for GCA. However when I reduced to around 15 mg the weight started piling on,  both  surprising and discouraging.  I have lost weight with carb restricted diets prior to GCA but now the carb restriction affects my mood in a depressed way.   I hate the extra weight and bloating but I guess I have to save the dieting once I'm off Pred. I do eat a low sugar, gluten free diet and take several anti/inflammatory supplements to help the healing process. 

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  • EileenH
    EileenH 757gal

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    I've just said on another thread - weight gain as you REDUCE the pred dose is very unusual! But there are now 3 people currently with the same problem. I wonder what it is.

  • Anhaga
    Anhaga 757gal

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    Try substituting high protein for some of your carbs.  I eat pumpkin seeds and eggs (no not on the same plate) for breakfast now, instead of cereal, no longer eat sandwiches or pasta on a regular basis but eat a lot of nuts as well as cheese.  Meat eaters have even more options.  Get your carbs and sugar from vegetables and fruit, not grains or sweet goodies.  
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