Information and opinions on Rheumatoid Arthritis from ElissaC at MyRACentral.com. The HealthCentral Network, Inc. (www.HealthCentral.com) is one of the top health destinations on the Web, with more than 35 condition-specific, wellness and general health Web properties. http://www.healthcentral.com/rheumatoid-arthritis/c/633728 http://www.healthcentral.com/rheumatoid-arthritis/c/633728/rss self application/xml en-us 15 120 19 http://www.healthcentral.com/images/hc_logo_sm.gif http://www.healthcentral.com/rheumatoid-arthritis/c/633728 http://www.healthcentral.com/rheumatoid-arthritis/c/633728/61849/gain Wed, 04 Mar 2009 18:07:20 -0500 ElissaC After I was diagnosed I gained about 35 pounds. To a young college student, gaining weight is the worst! I know I gained the weight from steroids and from not wanting to get off the couch because I was in so much pain. Before RA I was active and worked out on a regular basis and it was put to a stop from the pain. I have adjusted to the meds and have begun to get back to the gym. Did anyone else gain weight post diagnosis? http://www.healthcentral.com/rheumatoid-arthritis/c/633728/61849/gain