Will Prednisone Make You Gain Weight
Health Encyclopedia: Cardiac Amyloidosis
Amyloidosis - cardiac; Primary cardiac amyloidosis - AL type; Secondary cardiac amyloidosis - AA type; Stiff heart syndrome; Senile amyloidosis; Amyloidosis - senile
Treatment
You can continue to exercise as long as feel like you can.
Your doctor may tell you to make changes to your diet. This may include salt and fluid restrictions.
Diuretics (water pills) may be given to help the body remove excess fluid. The doctor may tell you to weigh yourself everyda...
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...upset, headache, dizziness, trouble sleeping, or weight gain may occur. If any of these effects... Read more »
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