Prednisone and exercise

Question 1

Why does prednisone make you gain weight and how come diet and exercise won't help?

Answer

Fluid retention : Steroids affect how your body stores fat and glucose so can literally cause you to gain weight on top of excessive appetite/water retention along with... Read More

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Question 2

Can one gain weight on 5 mg prednisone daily for several months if they watch their diet and exercise? can i still lose while on this?

Answer

Work on it: Corticosteroids like the Prednisone do have a tendency to cause weight gain. You are on the right track if you can watch your calories and exercise. T... Read More

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Question 3

I am experiencing trouble exercising with lupus; even the smallest amount of exercise brings on a flare for days. i have gained 30lbs since taking prednisone. what shouldi do?

Answer

Program: The goal is to mange the joint inflammation.Green tea , has catechins which reduce joint pain, add lemon (ascorbic acid).Fresh corn has beta-crytoxant... Read More

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See details: Stay away from these alternative medicine pseudo-solutions. The disease activity needs better control especially if you are requiring Prednisone doses... Read More

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See below: Agree with dr. Krauser's comments. I noticed that you are not Plaquenil (hydroxychloroquine) which is what we call maintenance drug for lupus. Secon... Read More

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Question 4

Been on prednisone x 3 months & tapering by 2.5mg/week.because of cortisol, is it ok to exercise on the days i drop the prednisone & the day after?

Answer

Yes: But remember to start easy.Avoid strong exercise.

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Question 5

Is it safe to exercise while taking amoxicillin and prednisone? if so what exercise could i do?

Answer

Yes: There is nothing about either one of those medications that should stop you from maintaining your usual exercise routine. However, if you still have ... Read More

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Question 6

I'm on prednisone for more than 2 years for having sle and gained about 30 pounds difficult to make exercise and want to loose this weigh?

Answer

Difficult: It is very hard to lose weight while on prednisone. The best way is to decrease or stop the Prednisone if you can. There are some steroid sparing drug... Read More

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Question 7

Can prednisone, do the exact same function that cortisol do in the body\like give me back my ability to exercise easier\?if not what is the treatment?

Answer

Hard to say: Prednisone is similar to cortisol in its anti-inflammatory effect. Oral treatment disperses through all body tissues and for some conditions this is a... Read More

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Question 8

I have vascular necrosis hip (both) due to high usage of prednisone because i have a kidney problem, what kind of exercise can i do to avoid surgery?

Answer

Not much: There is nothing that is going to make the avascular necrosis better. It's all about monitoring and close contact with an ortho doc to determine if an... Read More

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Question 9

Is 700 cal per day good to loose weight? i can't do exercise due to joint pain have sle and on prednisone since 3 years.

Answer

Starvation is bad: Starvation diets do not work. They change one's metabolism and they do not lead to any lasting weight loss. In fact they often lead to rebound weight ... Read More

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Question 10

I was diagnosed with upper respiratory infection and taking antibiotics and prednisone i did moderate exercise today, is it ok to work out?

Answer

Yes: No problem, so long you can tolerate it, wish you well

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Prednisone and exercise

Why does prednisone make you gain weight and how come diet and exercise won't help?

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Can one gain weight on 5 mg prednisone daily for several months if they watch their diet and exercise? can i still lose while on this?

I am experiencing trouble exercising with lupus; even the smallest amount of exercise brings on a flare for days. i have gained 30lbs since taking prednisone. what shouldi do?

Been on prednisone x 3 months & tapering by 2.5mg/week.because of cortisol, is it ok to exercise on the days i drop the prednisone & the day after?

Is it safe to exercise while taking amoxicillin and prednisone? if so what exercise could i do?

I'm on prednisone for more than 2 years for having sle and gained about 30 pounds difficult to make exercise and want to loose this weigh?

Can prednisone, do the exact same function that cortisol do in the body\like give me back my ability to exercise easier\?if not what is the treatment?

I have vascular necrosis hip (both) due to high usage of prednisone because i have a kidney problem, what kind of exercise can i do to avoid surgery?

Is 700 cal per day good to loose weight? i can't do exercise due to joint pain have sle and on prednisone since 3 years.

I was diagnosed with upper respiratory infection and taking antibiotics and prednisone i did moderate exercise today, is it ok to work out?

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