Im In Diet Help...? Prednisone SUCKS!!?
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YES IT WILL COME OFF.\n\nInstead of whining and complaining and talking about becoming bulemic, why dont you talk to you doctors about HEALTHY FOOD CHOICES AND EXERCISE ROUTINES.\n\nMy brother, who has MS, is often prescribed prednisone. Instead of whining about it - he decided to work out, and lift weights. THis allowed the weight gain to be lean muscle mass instead of fat. He took the optimistic approach, in the face of a life changing auto immune disease. You could learn from that.
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I never forget, my friend long ago, as he trained in the gym to get bigger.. he cooked and eat a whole chicken EVERY NIGHT. It worked for him!!\n\nps if you want to pick up on weight you must eat normal meals and then on top of that have a protein drink (change the brand you having, some work on hormones to loose weight!). Or even two. If I were you I would leave the drink and go for meat instead, is healthier. And don't be tempted by steroid, another friend used it and got his brain mixed up: he then committed suicide. Very bad.  It messes not only with you heart but with you head too, after all it is for horses not human
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Don't drink soda. Seriously, wipe it out of the diet, replace with water. Drink milk. Don't skimp on protien, avoid "white" foods, like white bread, white potatoes, white rice. Buy groceries that are on the perimeter of the store - produce, meats, dairy. Don't eat packages meals - even the ones in the frozen section with veggies in them, even the "South Beach Diet" meals or whatever is out there. You need calories, you're still growing, starving to try to spot reduce won't work, and can compromise other muscle you do have. Do cardio. Good luck
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Remind those that make comments about your weight gain that it's due to the meds you've been on to help you get healthier. I know exactly how you feel! I have always been a size 4 until I got sick last October. I was on antibiotics and then steriods (Predisone is the worst!!!) and I've put on  weight. I try not to worry about what others think of me and my weight gain, I just remind myself that the weight can come back off!
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A liquid diet for a few days should help. Hope you feel better soon!
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I don't think you should TRY to lose weight, but rather eat a diet that is healthy. Here is a link to the Crohn's and Colitis Foundation of America. There's alot of good information.\n\nhttp://www.ccfa.org/info/diet?LMI=2.5\n\nI would NOT follow the advice of people who claim to be able to offer "cures". I suggest you speak to the medical team who is managing your disease for good information regarding diet. Stay informed with correct information from reputable sources.
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I certainly agree that you should get a second opinion. You might also want to make an appointment with a dietitian. \n\nThe first doctor is obviously looking at this as an emotional problem, and it might be. Still, a second opinion is warranted. You said it was a restrictive diet, a term I'm not familiar with. All diets are restrictive. Was it a liquid diet? You said you aren't bulemic, so I am assumming that you were not throwing up when you were dieting in order to lose weight. If you were, yes you are bulemic. \n\nFor now, until you see the second doctor, make sure you take vitimins and eat well even if you have to puree your food. Not the best solution, but a band-aid approach just until you get help for your situation. Maybe you have some obscure form of asid reflux or something else. Don't stop seeking help until you get it, even if it means going to several different doctors. \n\nSometimes, in our HMO/PPO driven health care, the doctors herd people through like cattle so they can reach their quota without digging deeply enough. I'd suggest that you take control of your heath care and do a lot of research on the internet. Use search strings like "vomiting after eating," "dieting +vomiting" (where you will no doubt get flooded with articles on bulemia, and "vomiting +disorders +symptoms" or something to that effect. Become an advocte for your health, and keep that attitude throughout your life. For years I was diagnosed with stress enduced asthma and fibromyalgia. It turned out that I had congestive heart failure. Meanwhile, instead of following society's obsession with diet and skinny women, focus on being healthy and fit, whatever your weight.
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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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prednisone can have some bad side effects .. i would suggest a trip to the ER or to a doctor instead.
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lol cortisone... had to do it...sorry
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I've been on some pretty heavy doses of steroids in the past, the toughest part is preventing yourself from eating everything in the house!  Try and cut down on the salt and processed foods (incredibly high in fat and salt).  Look for alternatives to flavour things like pepper, lemon juice, spices (I went through a Curry phase). This still may not prevent the typical symptoms of steroid use like Chipmunk cheeks and a round tummy, some people just exibit those symptoms.  Just keep an eye on your weight, try and eat healthy, and don't let Lupus stop you from being active.
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I've been on and off prednisone many times for my rheumatoid arthritis. Unfortantly, those are typical side effects for prednisone. My guess is that you only have to stay on it for a week or so -not long term like I had to - so the side effects will go away as the dosage is gradually tapered off. Call your doctor right away and let them know it's really affecting your quality of life. Do NOT just stop taking it as this could be dangerous. My doctor prescribed a lower dosage and I was much happier--or as happy as I could be on prednisone for months!
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Sounds like the combo of the Glucosamine and Chondroitin aren't as effective for you...switch back to the Glucosamine Sulfate (there may be something in this particular supplement that agrees with your body and can utilize the drug more efficiently) Was there any particular reason why you switched? Did you NEED the Chondroitin as well? Also...taking a mild anti inflammatory (IB or Naproxin) can help with that. I wish you the best of luck!
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A puffy face is a normal side-effect of prednisone, but I wouldn't stop taking it because of it.  If you ever stop taking prednisone, the puffiness will gradually go away afterwards.\n\nI would caution you that it is very physically dangerous to suddenly stop taking prednisone if your body is used to having it.  If someone is on prednisone, it is for a very important reason and normally is associated with breathing or some other inflammatory problem.  If your doctor decides to take you off it, it should be done on a gradual weaning basis and under a doctor's supervision.\n\nIf you are only on a one week prednisone dose pack, don't worry, the puffiness will go away shortly after you stop taking.\n\nHope this information helps and hope you feel better soon!
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I also have ulcerative colitis.  My first flare up I lost 45 pounds.  There were NO foods I could eat without causing me pain and intestinal cramps.  Anything passing through an ulcerated intestine will cause pain.  I am assuming your nephew has a severe case like I did the first time.  I was sick for eight months before I was finally diagnosed (this was back before ulcerative colitis was readily thought of as an illness) and put on several treatment regimines until finally one worked.  To be honest, while I was sick I kept trying to eat healthy foods and a well balanced diet to help my body heal.  It was a painful ordeal the entire time and at age 17 wearing diapers to high school is a very embarrassing thing.  Unfortunately, it had to be endured.  Don't worry about building muscle weight at this time, it is inappropriate to the illness.  Just try to maintain the weight your nephew is at now.  Eating fatty foods, however, generally agravates the system with or without colitis and excess fiber might cause problems as well but didn't make a difference with me. Mainly, concentrate on getting healthy.  It wasn't until I went into remission that I was able to regain weight to a healthy state.  I have had several more flare ups since then and at the first sign I go to the doctor.  We have figured out the combination of drugs that works for me:  Azulfadine and a 21 day prednisone treatment.  Unfortunately the prednisone causes weight gain, but if you are careful with your diet this can be avoided and it only lasts one month.  This puts me right back into remission and I can be healthy again.  I urge your nephew to become aggressive with his treatment.  I had to see five different doctors before I found one that even tried to work some options with me.  He MUST get into remission before he truly can add the amount of weight he needs.  There are many treatment options available, and unfortunately, all the people I know with U.C. need different treatments or different combinations of them. It might take a while to find the combination that works for him.  Also your nephew might be one of those unfortunate people that really should have their colons removed because thay do not respond to any treatment.  Agian, this is a very dramatic thing to have done and is really a last resort, but if his health is at risk, he should get it done.  I have three friends who have had this procedure (only one had it because of colitis) and all three lead normal, active, healthy lives.  One is even expecting a baby any day now!!!  Not that your nephew would ever get pregnant, but this procedure is not the end of a normal lifestyle.  I hope your nephew enters remission soon and that he has a positive outlook on his illness in the future.  I know colitis is chronic.  I will always have it and it is a part of me that I have to deal with.  I am so thankful it isn't anything worse.  You can survive and live with this unlike many other illnesses. I will keep your family in my prayers.\n\nBeen there and done that. (And survived that!)
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Garbage!  All hype...\n\nLipodrene works well.  It's the strongest diet pill (without a prescription).  The FDA banned it for awhile, but it's back on the market again.
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I have tried a lot of different diet pills...some of them worked and some of them didn't. I had gotten to the point that no diet pill would make me jittery and 7 vasopro would barely do anything. Ok...so around feb I decided I wanted to lose like 10lbs(aka winter coat), but the whole cutting back on calories, and upping work outs wasn't working. I ended up ordering Venom by ALRI....well...my 10lbs flew off and turned into 20lbs. The main thing the pill does is supress your appetite...you have to eat...but you are going to have to remind yourself...I am serious. The two things I didn't care much for is that you absolutely should not take it after noon,you won't sleep, and your mouth get super dry. I did notice that I could focus on things a lot better and my energy was outrageous. I believe that they changed the name to Venom Hyperdrive and they now have a pill that goes with it to help you sleep, which I have not tried. I have been off them for about a month and my weight is the same.\nI hope I helped...and I am sorry if I upset anyone for seeming pro pill. I grew up on herbal supplements...and have studied the uses/effect of many different herbs...so I tend to think people freak out a little too much when it comes to diet pills(not all of them). Well.....good luck...