Question 1

i have just had a marina put in. can this cause weight gain?

Accepted Answer

Possibly: Possibly, but most studies show the weight gain to be less than 3 pounds.

Question 2

does ccortisone shots cause weight gain? if so, how much weight?

Accepted Answer

Cortisone shots: Cortisone shots are done for a lot of reasons.  A shot into a joint may relieve arthritis pain, at least temporarily.  But cortisone has many side effects. Yes, you gain weight, but also shift fat to the midsection. You get Insulin resistant, which can lead to diabetes. It can weaken your bones: osteoporosis.  Your body can tolerate an occasional shot, but this should not be done lightly.

Question 3

do maca root cause weight gain?

Accepted Answer

Maca Root effects: Maca is a plant that grows in central Peru in the Andes mountains.

Maca root contains fatty acids and amino acids. However, there is not enough evidence that it causes weight gain..

Patients with thyroid conditions should avoid Maca because glucosinolates taken in excess and combined with a low-iodine diet can cause goiter.

Question 4

can diet sodas cause weight gain?

Accepted Answer

Yes they do: A perdue university study found that diet sodas may be linked to many health problems from obesity to diabetes to heart disease.One large study found that people who drank artificial sweetened soda were more likely to gain weight and develop metabolic syndrome, diabetes and heart disease.This include drinks containing aspartame, sucralose, and sacharin.

Question 5

can excess biotin cause weight gain?

Accepted Answer

No.: Biotin does not cause weight gain!  that is unless you are seriously deficient!

Question 6

will alcohol alone cause weight gain?

Accepted Answer

If drunk to excess: Alcohol has large amounts of calories drunk in large quantities weight gain can occur.

Question 7

can ra medications cause weight gain?

Accepted Answer

See below: Prednisone can,  Remicade (infliximab) has been associated with weight gain.

Question 8

does mag oxide 400 mg cause weight gain?

Accepted Answer

No.: It does not unless you take it with ice cream every time.

Question 9

does 15mg of dhea cause weight gain or loss?

Accepted Answer

Don't take it!: Who knows what's in what you're buying - probably not dhea. If it is dhea, it's metabolized to estrogen, testosterone or cortisone - and you don't get to pick which one your body converts it into. Why take something that you don't know why you're taking it, what it's supposed to do, or what harm it could cause. Don't waste you $. Don't get your medical information from friends, tv or the internet.

Question 10

is it true that stress can cause weight gain?

Accepted Answer

Stress and weight : Streas can contribute to weight gain. First of all people may eat more when stressed and be less motivated to exercise. Because cortisol levels rise in stress this can impair the way your body handles calories causing more conversion to fat. If you are taking an anti-depressant many of these drugs are associated with weight gain. Talk to yor doctor.

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