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May I just vent for a moment about the evil prednisone and what it is doing to me? I've taken it off and on for about 5 years and I always get the moonface. However, I am in the midst of the worst flare I've had. I've been out of work for 3 months. I've been in the hospital twice in the last two months. I've had the intravaneous steroids for three days. (1000 mg each day) and then when I was discharged, I was taking 60 for a week and tapering by 10 each week. I've made it to 30 mg now. I've also started Cellcept. I've noticed that I've gotten quite a little belly now and it looks like I'm in the early stages of pregnancy. Okay, yes,I have been eating a lot more, but lots of fruits, veggies and healthy stuff. I take walks. I try to drink a lot of water. What else can I do to get rid of this? Does anyone have any suggestions? Also, how difficult is it to get this weight off once (if ever) I get off the steroid? I know I should be concerned about my health over my vanity, but I've always had a relatively flat stomach. My weight usually goes to my thighs, hips, and butt.
Not to mention when I went to my rhuematologist yesterday, 3 doctors had to comment on my puffy cheeks. Thanks for pointing that out guys! Was it really necessary to state the obvious?
AGGGGGHHHHHH! Okay....I feel a bit better now. Seriously if you guys have any tips on how to minimize the belly, please help me out.
Not to mention when I went to my rhuematologist yesterday, 3 doctors had to comment on my puffy cheeks. Thanks for pointing that out guys! Was it really necessary to state the obvious?
AGGGGGHHHHHH! Okay....I feel a bit better now. Seriously if you guys have any tips on how to minimize the belly, please help me out.