Losing weight while on steroids. HELP!!!

kittytrix

I am a severe asthmatic and almost three years ago I had both lungs collapse due to a horrible attack, the worst I've had in nearly 15 years. Since then I have been on prednisone at a fairly high dose. 60 to 40 mg. In the last two years I have put on 20 pounds and I reached my highest weight. I am heavier now than when I was pregnant with any three of my kids.

I recently have been able to ween down to about half my dose and less often. My question is has anyone been able to lose weight successfully while on prednisone. It can be very discouraging to work hard and barely see the needle move down and sometimes even up.

Help, please!

natspoiledbrat

First let me say that I totally sympathize with you! I blame steroids for about 50% of my weight gain. Anytime my asthma has been really bad my Dr. would put me on a 7-day or so steroid treatment. This usually meant gain at least 10 lbs! Luckily, I have had my asthma under control for at least 2 1/2 years. I do not have an answer as to how to lose weight while on the steroids. But all I can say is that your health is most important and at this point in time, it is your asthma and not your weight which is the priority. Hang in there and try to be positive. Make it a goal to get your asthma under control and once you meet that goal, you can focus on your next priority which is the weight loss. Good luck! I wish the best to you!

kittytrix

Thanks. Sometimes I think there aren't that many people who understand what it's like to gain weight because of meds. It's very frustrating.

Thanks for your advice and I agree that if I make my health my top priority, everything else will fall into place. I just get a little impatient sometimes.