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Munford, AL

I have to lose weight these steroids have made me gain 50 ilbs ..I still get face rashes and ulcers and pain but I want off the prednisone ..

March 12, 2016
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Hi Megan I use to take 10 a day! I also gain like 30kg then we reduce it to 1 a day. My weight is still up but I lost about 9 kg. I try to go without it but trust me I thought I'm going to die! The pain was unbearable! If you find something to replace it and the pain is gone ha ha or less, let me know!! Hugs hugs

March 12, 2016
A MyLupusTeam Member

Yes ,I believe it was s either steroids or I immunosuppressive medication. Not both at the same time!
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March 18, 2016
A MyLupusTeam Member

I don't know anything about that medication, if it helps you off steroids it would be good if you can tolerate it. So sorry you are having a flare, I have skin only and mine has left some scars. Hope u feel better soon, God's grace and mercy on you, and all of us

March 12, 2016
A MyLupusTeam Member

I also use to have it bad when i took less than 10mg. Now on 5mg a day for the pass 3 month's and cant complain since i started Pilates classes. It has help me loose some weight also, you should look into Pilates. For me it's way better than going to a gym.

September 12, 2016
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I have gained 20 lbs because I can't do what I used to do. I'm going to go on a vegetarian diet I will let you know how I do

March 15, 2016

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