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Took prednisone for 2yrs for pmr. the highest was 15mg. been off for 3 wks. how long for body to return to normal and also to loose the weight?
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Input- output: Basically weight is stored energy in your body. Your body needs to burn it. Walking, which might be difficult, and getting muscle mass will help with this process more effectively. You would have to eat less calories, with the supervision of a physician to start losing the weight. Some of that weight is fluids which can go off quicker. Adrenal function might take about 6 months to go normal.
Answered 6/17/2014
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