How To Lose Weight From Taking Prednisone

In today’s Prednisone Warrior story, Joy shares her story of how she is losing weight while on prednisone. Weight gain is one of the top prednisone side effects that we experience. She also shares how to cope with the side effects of prednisone. This article is part of a series of storiesof Prednisone Warriors sharing their experience withprednisone side effects.

She shared amazing tips about how to thrive while on prednisone, and after we finished our interview, she still felt that there’s even more that we need to know while on prednisone.

In my interview with her, she drops all her best tips to not only lose weight, but also feel good while taking prednisone.

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I’m going to write a lot here, for my own reasons, so skip down if you don’t need the medical and diet change info!

I’m a 64 yr old woman dx’d in mid-June with myasthenia gravis. The neurologist in the hospital started me on 10 mg prednisone, which the clinician increased to 20 then 30 mg where my eyesight has normalized (no more droopy eyelids or double vision). I still have minor issues with body muscle fatigue and cramping hands, particularly if I get overheated. Occasionally, chewing food gets weird but I can swallow and breathe fine.

The neurologist hasn’t suggested switching over to mestinon or other MG drugs. I go back in December unless new symptoms appear or get worse.

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I have completely changed my diet to where leafy greens are primary. I’ve been overweight most of my life, and the thought of prednisone weight gain was scary. I want to live to see my grandkids grow up!

I cut out sugar, bread/starches, and processed foods. Every morning, I head out to my backyard and cut fresh parsley, green onions, spinach, chard, beet greens, brassica growth tips, and whatever looks good to eat. When my leafy greens bolt, I buy a bag of super greens at Costco to supplement.

I lightly sauté my bowl of chopped greens and add a couple of eggs and bone broth or sometimes a little paleo pancake mix. Lunch is a big salad or low carb wrap. Chicken or tuna, eggs, beans, a little cheese for protein. Light dinner, soup or a snack. Almonds, walnuts, dried tart cherries/apricots, dark chocolate are in my “sweet” mix, replacing candy bars, cookies or pastries.

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I’m losing weight on prednisone!!! I weighed 215 in the hospital mid June, 195 at my August neuro visit. I feel really good about that.

So far, the side effects seem to be mostly positive, but I know it’s early. I’m no longer taking Wellbutrin I needed for depression but I have more energy and motivation than I’ve had in years. My arthritic joints don’t hurt. I can walk much farther than I used to without pain. I even went off-grid camping!

Joy seasons with Bragg coconut liquid aminos, Worcestershire sauce, and homemade chili sauce We don’t follow the diet, which was a fad, just eat the soup for lunch or dinner.

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You are being redirected to our trusted and authorized Nutranize product website. The Nutranize website is designed, constructed and endorsed by Dr. Megan Milne, the Prednisone Pharmacist. Please grant us just a few seconds to get you there.This article was medically reviewed by Erik Kramer, DO, MPH. Dr. Erik Kramer is a Board-Certified Primary Care Physician at the University of Colorado. With over 15 years of experience, his clinical interests include obesity and weight management, diabetes care, and preventive care, as well as embracing a holistic approach to primary care. He received his Doctorate in Osteopathic Medicine (D.O.) from the Touro University Nevada College of Osteopathic Medicine and completed his residency at Central Maine Medical Center. Dr. Kramer is a Diplomate of the American Board of Obesity Medicine.

Prednisone can provide much-needed relief for conditions like severe allergies, arthritis, or asthma. But prednisone can also cause you to gain weight, fast due to an increase in appetite or water retention. Even though you can't control the side effects you experience on prednisone, you can do a lot to manage them. To manage weight gain, try eating a healthy diet by lowering the amount of sodium you eat, getting lots of lean protein, and hydrating with water. Also work with your doctor to reduce your Prednisone dosage as much as possible.

This article was medically reviewed by Erik Kramer, DO, MPH. Dr. Erik Kramer is a Board-Certified Primary Care Physician at the University of Colorado. With over 15 years of experience, his clinical interests include obesity and weight management, diabetes care, and preventive care, as well as embracing a holistic approach to primary care. He received his Doctorate in Osteopathic Medicine (D.O.) from the Touro University Nevada College of Osteopathic Medicine and completed his residency at Central Maine Medical Center. Dr. Kramer is a Diplomate of the American Board of Obesity Medicine. This article has been viewed 50, 624 times.

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The content of this article is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, examination, diagnosis, or treatment. You should always contact your doctor or other qualified healthcare professional before starting, changing, or stopping any kind of health treatment.

I’m losing weight on prednisone!!! I weighed 215 in the hospital mid June, 195 at my August neuro visit. I feel really good about that.

So far, the side effects seem to be mostly positive, but I know it’s early. I’m no longer taking Wellbutrin I needed for depression but I have more energy and motivation than I’ve had in years. My arthritic joints don’t hurt. I can walk much farther than I used to without pain. I even went off-grid camping!

Joy seasons with Bragg coconut liquid aminos, Worcestershire sauce, and homemade chili sauce We don’t follow the diet, which was a fad, just eat the soup for lunch or dinner.

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You are being redirected to our trusted and authorized Nutranize product website. The Nutranize website is designed, constructed and endorsed by Dr. Megan Milne, the Prednisone Pharmacist. Please grant us just a few seconds to get you there.This article was medically reviewed by Erik Kramer, DO, MPH. Dr. Erik Kramer is a Board-Certified Primary Care Physician at the University of Colorado. With over 15 years of experience, his clinical interests include obesity and weight management, diabetes care, and preventive care, as well as embracing a holistic approach to primary care. He received his Doctorate in Osteopathic Medicine (D.O.) from the Touro University Nevada College of Osteopathic Medicine and completed his residency at Central Maine Medical Center. Dr. Kramer is a Diplomate of the American Board of Obesity Medicine.

Prednisone can provide much-needed relief for conditions like severe allergies, arthritis, or asthma. But prednisone can also cause you to gain weight, fast due to an increase in appetite or water retention. Even though you can't control the side effects you experience on prednisone, you can do a lot to manage them. To manage weight gain, try eating a healthy diet by lowering the amount of sodium you eat, getting lots of lean protein, and hydrating with water. Also work with your doctor to reduce your Prednisone dosage as much as possible.

This article was medically reviewed by Erik Kramer, DO, MPH. Dr. Erik Kramer is a Board-Certified Primary Care Physician at the University of Colorado. With over 15 years of experience, his clinical interests include obesity and weight management, diabetes care, and preventive care, as well as embracing a holistic approach to primary care. He received his Doctorate in Osteopathic Medicine (D.O.) from the Touro University Nevada College of Osteopathic Medicine and completed his residency at Central Maine Medical Center. Dr. Kramer is a Diplomate of the American Board of Obesity Medicine. This article has been viewed 50, 624 times.

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The content of this article is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, examination, diagnosis, or treatment. You should always contact your doctor or other qualified healthcare professional before starting, changing, or stopping any kind of health treatment.