Steroid inexjtins and weight gain
drspoon2013
Posts: 27 Member
So I have to have a facet joint injection and one of the side effects stated is weight gain. I don't think this is something I can cope with (issues with weight) has anyone had this done and experienced this? My doc was very dismissive whereas the consultant told me 10lbs!
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Yep, had it done several times and always gain about 10 pounds. It goes away in a week or two.
Just keep your calories in check, drink lots of water and remember it is temporary. For me the benefits outweighed (ha!) the temporary water weight gain.2 -
I have had several injections over the years and never noticed any weight gain. Next time I will pay closer attention.0
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Weight gain is a reported side effect because it makes some people ravenously hungry. I am not one of those people, but if you are there is a lot of useful info here to deal with that.0
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Heather4448 wrote: »Weight gain is a reported side effect because it makes some people ravenously hungry. I am not one of those people, but if you are there is a lot of useful info here to deal with that.
Steroids can also cause fluid retention - it's not just increased hunger.0
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