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Have gained weight during epidural injections and follow up pain methylprednisolone injections. the weight seems to be attached now. any suggestions?

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Dr. Stuart Hickerson answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Time: Methylprednisalone is a steroid and one of its side effects is to cause weight gain. Hopefully, your back pain is better and you can be more active. Give it a month or so and i think you will find your weight coming off.

Answered 11/5/2012

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Rehab: Your were inactive due to pain issues and steroids side effect is a weight gain. Now when your are better your activity level will go up and lack of steroids should also help. If you can hire a personal trainer, he can tune you up very quickly. Ask your physician of possible rehab therapy.

Answered 12/9/2012

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