What is a good way to get rid of the appetite cravings caused by prednisone?
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water and stay away from sweets. eat plenty of raw veggies and this will help. prednisone is a natural weight and appetite increaser and it is a bad drug but can make you better.
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Eat more often, and eat the "stick to your ribs" foods.  There's a reason all those corn-fed boys in the Midwest look corn-fed, and it's the idea that a chicken fried steak, corn, mashed taters & gravy and a dinner roll is a healthy dinner.\n\nReally, instead of three big meals, break it down into five or six smaller ones.  Chances are you aren't into eating big meals anyway with the effexor killing your appetite.\n\nI'll tell you how my grandmother put on weight really fast, though.\n\nGet yourself some ice cream and some ensure, and mix half a scoop with half a can of ensure and eat that a couple of times a day. Packed the pounds on her gangbusters... and she loved eating it.\n\nP.S.-- You shouldn't be so down on yourself.  It's not like you're intentionally trying to make yourself look unattractive.  Tell your husband to get back to you after he gestates a whole other human, squeezes it out of him, and then has it latch onto him for a couple of months literally sucking all the nutrients out of his body.  Until then he needs to say "thanks for not pulling my bottom lip over my head while you were crying and screaming, and pushing our child out of your body".
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Actually, you should go see a Dr. You may have low thyroid function. If all checks out, then the best suggestion I can give is to go on a diabetics diet, stay away from eating triggers like watching TV, go to OA(overeaters anonymous, eat in the morning to help with nite cravings and some of the other suggestions given.
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I can relate, you just have to keep it out of the house. If I have a brick of cheese it is gone in 2 days or less. I just have to not buy it. I can't get rid of the craving if it's back in the house I eat it and I get enough dairy and protein
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Trim spa or Hoodia....anything that will control your appetite
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Prednisone is a glucocorticoid(type of corticosteroid)\n\n) Metabolic Effects = catabolic\nCarbohdrate \n-Generally catabolic, stimulates the formation of glucose\n (Protein is degraded for gluconeogenesis, negative nitrogen balance -nitrogen excretion results)\n-Decreases utilization of glucose in peripheral tissues\n(insulin release occurs as a homeostatic response to the rise in blood glucose)\n-Increases blood glucose -protecting glucose-dependent brain function\n\nTHESE DEPLETED STORES LEAD TO INCREASE DEMAND--HENCE INCREASED APPETITE
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Overeating is such a horrible addiction to overcome.  If it worked for us like for an alcoholic- and we could just never eat again- I could stop.  But unfortunately, you have to eat.\n\nFist of all, let me suggest to work on the issues from your childhood.  Resolving those should help a lot.\n\nAnd then, you could make notes or keep a journal- write down what you eat..... That should keep your hands busy and away from the food/mouth for while- .. No, really.. if you see it written down, it sometimes helps you recognize what you're doing.\n\nAnd find other things to keep you busy.  There are support groups out there- but I found I got worse after a overeater's anonymous meeting- they told me I had no control over my eating so I went home and proved them right.  Then I realized that was ridiculous, I did better before I went to the meeting.  I'm now diabetic and that helps.  I'm forced to make myself eat less to live.  When you get to a point where your life depends on it, you can do it.  Oh, and at least when you eat- eat healthy.
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Eat sweet and tart fruits. They are soooo good. It helps me! Lemons, limes, bananas, tart apples, pineapple, especially strawberries! It cures your mouth's craving for sweet things and fills you up so you won't want much more. If you know how to make them, smoothies are also good!
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my friend had the same problem...\n\nTake my advice, do not use medication -instead plan your diet and exercise.\n\nAnything that is unnatural for the body or mind is bound to have side effects, the only thing is that it will not effect the one who is selling it or endorsing it. But the effected party may never get to meet the manufacturer. \n\n Do not take any pills to lose weight. It will only bring on another problem ,,,Addiction. Walk 2-3 miles at least 3-4 times out of week and you will see huge difference. Also, try grapefruit juice.. \n\nSleep well. go to bed earlier and up earlier. Exercise in the morning when you wake up, not in the evening before bed. 7 hours of GOOD sleep is a must.\n\n Occupy yourself with a hobby that keeps your attention for a long period of time. A hobby like this keeps your mind focused and gives less of a chance for snacking from boredom.Keep working out, drink water a lot, eat 5 to 6 meals a day but in small quantities, vegtables are important specially cucumber and lattice, fruits not be eaten after meals except by 2 to 3 hours, minimize the starch quantities in your meals lots of salad is important, your last meal must be before you sleep by 2 to 3 hours\nthe most important thing is you don't lose patient wait and have a strong will to be as what you want. \n\nalso with all these aside try drinking green tea... it helps inner system work faster... good luck!!!
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Apple Cider Vinegar is my primary health supplement. If you drink a tablespoon of apple cider vinegar before each meal, it will help reduce your appetite. Apple Cider Vinegar is wonderful for balancing your PH and a great sopplement for many othe health issues. Check out my blog for some answers to your questions.\n\nhttp://curezone.com/blogs/f.asp?f=179\nhttp://curezone.com/blogs/f.asp?f=179&p=1\nhttp://curezone.com/blogs/m.asp?f=179&i=27\nhttp://curezone.com/blogs/m.asp?f=179&i=37
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Start eating cooked egg whites every morning. In a few days it should naturally suppress your appetite. Good luck.
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#1 Thing to curb hunger is ice cold water. It works or try these low fat snacks\n\nIf you must snack, make sure to always have high protein food available. You'll stay fuller longer as it takes your body more time to digest protein.\n\nTry to keep some of these things handy -\n\nLowfat cottage cheese - one cup has 28 grams of protein and 168 calories\n\nA three ounce can of white-meat chicken has 14 grams of protein and 70 calories\n\nTwo sticks of string cheese has 14 grams of protein and 160 calories\n\nA full can of tuna packed in spring water - 37 grams of protein and 175 calories\n\nReach for the nuts. Keeping nuts around will keep you from binging on high carbohydrate junk food because they are just as convenient for when you have to eat something now!
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What worked for me was drinking more water. Sometimes it seemed like I was hungry, but my body wanted water, not food. Instead of just plain water I'd make some Crystal light or sugarless Kool aid also. (just water gets "boring" after a while!)
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Why is the food in front of you?  Step away from the kitchen!\n\nFind other ways to occupy your time- especially ways that get you out of the house!  When you're busy swimming lengths, attending lectures, riding your bicycle, learning a language or speed dating you won't have time to stuff your face!\n\nInside the house, keep food out of sight and out of mind!  If you have a craving, first go to the kitchen and drink a glass of water.  Usually the craving will disappear before you're finished drinking.  Invest in a few boxes of Ziplock bags and divide boxes of cookies and bags of chips into individual portions (as soon as you get home from the store) so you don't end up eating the whole box.  Keep soda pop in cans in your closet, so if you're tempted to drink one you have to first put it in the fridge and wait for it to cool down.  I guarantee you'll forget about it before it gets cold!\n\nSomeone suggested sugar-free gum- THIS IS THE WORST IDEA EVER!  Chewing gum activates your salivary glands, causing your mouth to produce saliva.  This is your body's way of preparing to break down food (aka EAT), so it will just make you crave food even more.  Gum = weight gain!
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What are the possible side effects of prednisone?\n  If you experience any of the following serious side effects, stop taking prednisone and seek emergency medical attention or contact your doctor immediately: \n\nan allergic reaction (difficulty breathing; closing of your throat; swelling of your lips, tongue, or face; or hives); \nincreased blood pressure (severe headache or blurred vision); or \nsudden weight gain (more than 5 pounds in a day or two). \nOther, less serious side effects may be more likely to occur. Continue to take prednisone and talk to your doctor if you experience\n\ninsomnia; \nnausea, vomiting, or stomach upset; \nfatigue or dizziness; \nmuscle weakness or joint pain; \nproblems with diabetes control; or \nincreased hunger or thirst. \nOther side effects that occur only rarely, usually with high doses of prednisone, include\n\nacne, \nincreased hair growth, \nthinning of the skin, \ncataracts, \nglaucoma, \nosteoporosis, \nroundness of the face, and \nchanges in behavior. \nSide effects other than those listed here may also occur. Talk to your doctor about any side effect that seems unusual or that is especially bothersome.
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I can really relate. I love sugar!  I could eat it stragiht from the bag.  I quit cold turkey too.  It was helpful for me to eat equal or splenda straight from the packet if you could believe that.  It diminished the sugar cravings.  Once you feel the difference in your body after removing alot of sugar  you won't really crave it anymore.  I feel so much better than before and you will too.  Also drink alot of water.  Sounds crazy but for me peanuts help too.
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I would definitely get an appointment with your Doctor for them to check you.  Although you seem to be tapering off (which is the correct thing to do with most medications) if you taper off too quickly that could cause withdrawal symptoms.\n\nSymptoms include:\n\nweakness, lethargy, tiredness, nausea and vomiting,  \narthralgias, myalias (muscle pains), low blood pressure (hypotension) which may cause light-headedness or even fainting when the affected person stands after sitting or lying down.\n\nhttp://adam.about.com/encyclopedia/000370sym.htm\n\n\n\nHere is some more detailed information:\n\nWhat are the possible side effects of prednisone?\n \nIf you experience any of the following serious side effects, stop taking prednisone and seek emergency medical attention or contact your doctor immediately: \n      · an allergic reaction (difficulty breathing; closing of your throat; swelling of your lips, tongue, or face; or hives)\n      · increased blood pressure (severe headache or blurred vision); or \n      · sudden weight gain (more than 5 pounds in a day or two). \n\n\nOther, less serious side effects may be more likely to occur. Continue to take prednisone and talk to your doctor if you experience \n      · insomnia; \n      · nausea, vomiting, or stomach upset; \n      · fatigue or dizziness; \n      · muscle weakness or joint pain; \n      · problems with diabetes control; or \n      · increased hunger or thirst. \n\n\nOther side effects that occur only rarely, usually with high doses of prednisone, include \n      · acne, \n      · increased hair growth, \n      · thinning of the skin, \n      · cataracts, \n      · glaucoma, \n      · osteoporosis, \n      · roundness of the face, and \n      · changes in behavior.\n \nSide effects other than those listed here may also occur. Talk to your doctor about any side effect that seems unusual or that is especially bothersome. \n\n\n************************************************************\nWhat other drugs will affect prednisone? \n •  Do not take any other over-the-counter or prescription medications, including herbal products, during treatment with prednisone without first talking to your doctor. Many other medicines can interact with prednisone resulting in side effects or altered effectiveness of the medications. \n************************************************************\nhttp://www.drugs.com/\n\nGood luck and God Bless!