jen_mattb's Journal, 06 October 2015

so sorry,, what does your Dr Say ? is weight gain a side effect ? 

Unfortunately I was really sick and almost died last month so the steroids are a necessary evil. Tried a diet program that ended up shutting down my liver. So hard not being at work where you don't have access to food 24/7. Steroids make you gave a ravenous appetite. Doctors don't care about the weight they only care about me healing. Have to get back to drinking water instead of food. Just because I'm "hungry" doesn't mean I have to eat food. 

I take Advair and I am supposed to take 2x a day but take only 1x a day because I worry about the steroids. I had to really watch my intake and keep up with exercise to move the scale. Its harder when you take such medications. Good luck. 

I'm glad your okay, never thought a diet program could shut down a liver, wow that is scary. 

So sorry to hear about health troubles, I hope you get to feeling better. Don't give up, just focus on recovering :) I don't mean to pry, but wondered if you cared to share what diet made you so ill? I tried to add diatomaceous earth (food grade) to my diet, and got severly sick with stomach troubles. Sometimes we try whatever we can to help with weight loss, but don't fully realize the dangers or complications that could arise. Just thought maybe your experience could help others, or me ;) Either way, hang in there, it'll get better... Until then, just vent to us, we're all in this together!  

I am sorry to hear what you have been through - I have had to take prednisone a few times this year for sinus stuff - I managed to control my eating and did not gain becuase I continued to exercise - but i so no losses and felt bloated. I understand your frustration. 

Jen, don't give up. I have trouble with medications causing issues for my weight, too. So frustrating!