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Franklin, KY

Does anyone have issues with sudden weight gain? Like 10 lbs or more in a matter of weeks? This is crazy!!

October 9, 2019
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A MyLupusTeam Member

Yes I went from 151 to 250 in 10 months

October 9, 2019
A MyLupusTeam Member

It can happen if you take Prednisone. It increases your appetite.

October 9, 2019
A MyLupusTeam Member

Boy, have I! It has to be the prednizone. I can also pi some blame on this sedentary lifestyle. Can't do much of anything cause of the pain.

October 20, 2019
A MyLupusTeam Member

Yes and I don’t eat very much

October 12, 2019
A MyLupusTeam Member

I've been getting sick a lot lately. So I've been put on prednisone a couple times plus a nebulizer because of my asthma and being sick affecting my breathing. So that makes since. Thank you!

October 9, 2019

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