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My waist got bigger after daily prednizone for 18mo.no real weight gain.also hyetal hernia.in danger?also bad hypo thyroid.bmi 28, sedentary due to bac

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Dr. Thomas Fiala answered

Specializes in Plastic Surgery

Sounds like: You need an endocrinologist to help you sort out your thyroid issues. Consider also water aerobics - great exercise, and easy on the back and joints.

Answered 7/14/2013

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