Prednisone And Weight Loss
The Weight Goes... Off!
See the accompanying comic strip!
About two years ago, I got sick. About three months ago, I got sick again…of all the extra weight I’d been carrying around since my diagnosis. After several not-so-successful attempts to take off the extra weight with elimination diets and cleanses, I decided it was finally time to do something serious about it. I joined Weight Watchers and wrote about my decision here at MyRACentral.com to help make myself accountable.
To further increase my chances for ...
Expert & Community Posts
Metabolic Syndrome, Obesity, Diabetes and the worsening of Rheumatoid Arthritis
By Mark Borigini, M.D. , Health Expert...rheumatoid arthritis patients: Obesity can result from prednisone use, and from the use of... Read more »
Older Guys: Get Evaluated for Osteoporosis
By Craig Stoltz , Health Expert...for prostate cancer with corticosterioids such as prednisone--and a history of prolonged use of... Read more »
Drugs That Can Contribute to Weight Gain
By Dr. Jeffrey Heit , Health Expert...referred to these medications as lending themselves to weight loss, but only in the first 6-12... Read more »
Inflammatory Bowel Disease vs. Irritable Bowel Syndrome
By Todd Eisner , Health Expert...mesalamine products (Asacol and Pentasa), steroids, (Prednisone and Entocort), immunosuppressive... Read more »
Health Guide
Cardiac amyloidosis
...be unusually sensitive to any side effects. Other treatments may include: Chemotherapy Prednisone, an anti-inflammatory medicine Pacemaker , if there are problems with... Read more »Gout: Medications
...patients should discuss preventive measures with their health care providers. The doctor may prescribe a prednisone tablet to be taken immediately at the first sign of a gout attack. In most... Read more »Hodgkin's Disease: Other Treatments
...MOPP-ABV. The introduction of MOPP [mechlorethamine (Mustargen), vincristine (Oncovin), procarbazine, prednisone] in the 1960s resulted in dramatic reductions in mortality rates from HD. A hybrid... Read more »Acute Lymphocytic Leukemia: Treatment to Achieve Remission
...adult patients.) Examples of drugs used in regimens for children include:VincristineCorticosteroids (prednisone or dexamethasone) -- a 2003 study reported better survival rates with dexamethasone... Read more »Information on Rheumatoid Arthritis Medications
...early can help prevent irreparable joint damage that might otherwise occur. Corticosteroids, such as prednisone, cortisone, methylprednisolone, and hydrocortisone, are used to treat many rheumatic... Read more »Images
Yo-yo dieting... Read more »
Medications
...antipsychotics (e.g., chlorpromazine), corticosteroids (e.g., prednisone), tricyclic... Read more »
...have switched from an oral corticosteroid (e.g., prednisone tablets) to this inhaler within the... Read more »
...combined with bupropion such as corticosteroids (e.g., prednisone), isoniazid (INH),... Read more »
...combined with bupropion such as corticosteroids (e.g., prednisone), isoniazid (INH),... Read more »
Related News
The Write Way To Lose Weight
July 17, 2008(Ivanhoe Newswire) Is the pen mightier than the spoon? One new study indicates when it comes to losing weight it's a very effective tool. According... Read summary »
Low-Carb Gets Results
August 04, 2008(Ivanhoe Newswire) -- When it comes to weight-loss diets, one size does not fit all. A two-year trial comparing three diets suggests different... Read summary »
See Green -- Lose Weight?
December 12, 2008(Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Some people need extra motivation to lose weight. New research shows cash could help people achieve short-term weight loss.... Read summary »
Ditch the Pounds for Good!
August 06, 2008(Ivanhoe Newswire) -- For women, keeping weight off may take more exercise than they think. New research suggests those who want to lose weight and... Read summary »
Weight Loss Surgery for Two
November 28, 2008(Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Undergoing bariatric weight loss surgery before becoming pregnant may be the healthiest decision for both mother and baby.... Read summary »
- Privacy Policy: Updated as of April 1, 2009|
- Service Terms and Agreement|
- Advertising Policy|
- Contact Us|
- About Us|
- RSS Feed|
- Site Map|
- How to Use This Site
By using this service, you accept our Terms of Use. Please read them. The consumer health information on MyAsthmaCentral.com is for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for medical advice or treatment for any medical conditions. You should promptly seek professional medical care if you have any concern about your health, and you should always consult your physician before starting a fitness regimen. Copyright © 2005-2009. The HealthCentral Network, Inc. All rights reserved.
 | We comply with the HONcode standard for trustworthy health information: verify here. |
