Trying to Gain: Steroids
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Steroids, Anyone?
Asked by M.V. from New York
on October 25, 2010
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I'm wondering if anyone knows if taking steroids (as a treatment for bronchitis) can affect your periods? I've just finished taking 2 rounds of prednisone and now my ...
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- I have taken them a couple of times didnt notice any period change though but didnt feel good enough to care. if you had 2 rounds you were real sick and it may have ef...
- Here's a good link: http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/steroids/HQ01431 Basically, it says: "When taking oral corticosteroids longer term, you may experience: ...
- yes it can effect your cycle I believe prednisone is just like taking any hormone type of medician. excess hair growth, weight gain im not sure if its anabolic or estr...
Weight Gain
Asked by S.M. from San Francisco
on January 3, 2008
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I have a 14 year old son. He's on asthma meds. He has difficulty gaining weight. He's 5'3 and only weighs 87 pounds. He eats constantly but still gains like a pound a ...
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- depending on what medications he is on, this may be affecting his ability to gain weight. Steroids, in particular, can affect the body differently and can CERTAINLY c...
- Hi S., I'm sorry- I don't know much about asthma, but I would agree to look into the Singulair. I certainly respect that you don't want him on more meds (antidepres...
- Hi S., Take a look at "The Makers Diet" by Jordan Rubin. In it he tells his story about bringing himself back from deaths door by changing his diet. He couldn't gain...
Weight Watchers
Asked by N.C. from Washington DC
on July 31, 2008
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I need some feedback from other moms who have tried weight watchers. I am still breastfeeding my 6 month old son and have every intention of continuing until he's a y...
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- Hi Noelle, I have found Weight Watchers to be fantastic. I do the "monthly pass" which costs about $40 / month and includes the online "etools" which has blogs, re...
- My mom went on WW - it was the first program that worked for her and has continued to work. She lost 80 pounds in the first year (keep in mind, she is obsessive, so sh...
- Noelle, Weight Watchers is probably the onlt thing that DOES work. I have tried almost everything, but none of them are maintainable - so restrictive that it can'...
Help with Weight Gain...
Asked by K.K. from Saginaw
on March 12, 2008
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OK ladies...I'm 36 years old and have 2 kids (15 & 8). I have been small and thin my whole life, which has never included diet and excercise. Over the last 2 years, ...
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- I think it's most likly the Pill you're on. All B/C pills trick the body into thinking it's pregnant and therefore you will gain weight (among other things), because ...
- The only thing that works for me is a well balanced diet with low carbs and lots of veggies and excercise. I work out in the morning as soon as I wake up, I use videos
- K., I hear ya, girlfriend. Although, I happen to be *a bit older* than you (52) and have one adult son (25) and a teenage daughter (16), since I've started menopau...
Weight Loss on Prednisone
Asked by R.A. from Biloxi
on January 14, 2008
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I had a liver transplant August of 2006. I have been on prednisone every since. My dosage has been up and down but I am at 12.5mg daily now. I found myself almost a...
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- R.- My three year old son has a kidney disease that he has to take prednisone for. The weight gain has been unreal. But the good news is that it should all drop ...
- Keep on exercising you don't want to lose your muscle mass. Ask your Dr about the weight gain it could be a side affect from the drug. Also, I have never heard of anyo...
- Hi R.. I am a group exercise instructor, and I too believe you should stick with the work outs. Going to the gym is a great way to meet friends and other people w/sim...
Losing Weight After Pregnancy
Asked by A.B. from Tulsa
on July 22, 2008
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I just had a daughter 7 wks ago and am struggling to lose weight. I'm not breastfeeding because after two weeks of breastfeeding I dried up and was no longer able. I'm...
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- Dear A., You have to eat in order to lose weight. If you skip a meal, your body goes into stavation mode and stores fat. I lost 70 lbs. on Weight Watchers. It te...
- I had a little trouble at first, but your still early into it so DO NOT worry =] Once you get into a routine just start walking a little and cleaning house. At 7 wks y...
- Congratulations on the little bundle of joy=) We tend to believe that in order to loose weight we have to quit eating, starve ourselves or try every magic pill we hea...
Weight Loss - How Did I Let Myself Go?
Asked by S.J. from Charlottesville
on June 23, 2011
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I am a 32 years old and 5 foot 7 tall. About 9 years ago my weight got up to 238 pounds. I went on weight watchers and started working out and lost 83 pounds. Now I...
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- ..My advice is to be consistent with eating right and working out... and reward yourself with chocolate once a week... don't overindulge in food... its mind over matte...
- S., if you go to www.livingpremium.com and look for the B-Slim plan, you will see what me and my husband have used with great results. All natural and easy to use and ...
- I went to WW for a month and lost 20lbs. I stopped going because I can weigh myself at home and buy their little snacks from the store. So why keep paying my money to ...
Breast Feeding and Weight Loss
Asked by V.S. from Salt Lake City
on July 12, 2009
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Hi everyone
I am at a loss I have been breast feeding for 5 and a half mouths I workout yet I can't seem to lose any of my weight. Do any of you out there have any s...
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- Sweetheart, why do you want to put that much stress onto your body? Ideally, your body doesn't go through a pregnancy closer than 24 months at a time. (not MY ideal) T...
- Start walking. I didn't lose any weight from breastfeeding itself that I know of but I was also walking an hour a day after I had my first one & working out 45 mins/da...
- there is a very good book out there called "Eat Well, Lose Weight While Breastfeeding"
Hypothyroidism & Losing Weight
Asked by S.F. from Jackson
on June 9, 2008
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Hello all,
I am 39 years old and was diagnosed with Hypothyroidism when I was 17. I have a 3 year old son and I am very unhappy with the way I look. About 1 1/2 year...
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- Hi S., I have read all the responses and they are all very good. However, I think your main request was how to find and keep motivation. Like me you may already know...
- Your situation is frustrating for sure. Have you heard of Arbonne? They have a website www.gofigure8.com that has message boards (where you can find an accountabilit...
- Hi S., Good Morning!! Sorry to hear about your problems,but i'm in the same boat as you...I have a hernaited disk plus other problems plus I had a heart attack last...
What Can I Do to Lose Weight..
Asked by V.L. from Oklahoma City
on June 27, 2008
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I am 25 years old... I have three kids... I am done having children. I got my tubes tied in Feb. 2007. However, my problem is my weight... I am totally unhappy with th...
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- Weight Watchers, Weight Watchers, Weight Watchers. It's completely safe, drug free and the correct way to lose weight. You can even do it online if you are unable to...
- V., I know exactly what you are going through! I recently lost 45 lbs doing Weight Watchers and I think it is the best weight loss program around. It teaches you ab...
- V., I didn't get to read all your responses so I may be repeating. First of all, your children will not be embarrassed of you! You are their mommy and they want to go...
