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Prednisone/Budesonide & keto

PrettyAlaskan
PrettyAlaskan Posts: 130 Member
edited December 2024 in Food and Nutrition
Has anyone been able to lose weight while on 20+ mg of prednisone or 6 mg Budesonide? I started doing keto 17 days ago. I’ve been on steroids for over 2 years now due to an autoimmune disorder :(. In the past I just never tried to lose weight while on steroids since my weight wouldn’t budge, but I’m hoping with keto I might be able to accomplish the “impossible”.

Please, anyone in the same boat please let me know if you’ve lost weight while on these drugs...

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  • Rhumax67
    Rhumax67 Posts: 162 Member
    I've gained weight while on pred(also for an auto immune disease) & find it difficult to lose. I'm down to 5mg a day but it will be several months before I'm off it, if all goes well. I find I'm better off on a vegan, whole food diet, but that's personal preference. Pred makes me very hungry & I could stuff a 3 course meal in & not feel full. I agree with Lizard though, it's all about counting calories & Using a food scale. Keep working on it & good luck!
  • PrettyAlaskan
    PrettyAlaskan Posts: 130 Member
    Thanks for the input and encouragement! I feel like I can do this.
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