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I have myasthenia gravis (had thymectomy for thymic hyperplasia). why do i lose weight whenever i'm on prednisone?
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Appetite suppressor: It increases your metabolic rate a little and can suppress appetite.
Answered 2/28/2013
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Good question: Usually it is the opposite. Would have to see what else is associated. Things to consider diet, other illness, over active thyroid unmasked by steroids , other medications, malabsorption. We need more information to explain this.
Answered 2/28/2013
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