Guest guest Posted September 29, 2003 Report Share Posted September 29, 2003 Hello Everyone, My name is , I am now 50 and I live in Scotland . I joined the list and have been reading the digest for a week or so. I was diagnosed with RA in 1996, and with fibromyalgia in 1999. Had to give up full time work in 1998, and have been struggling with part time jobs and Incapacity benefit to continue to support my family since then. I had 3 years of prednisone, (1997 - 2000) with various pain killers , and anti-inflamatories (dihydrocodiene, ibruprofen) etc.) Then my new rheumatologist changed me from steroids to gold injections - which have worked almost as well as the prednisone. However with pred. I put on a huge amount of weight (about 40 pounds) So, 3 weeks ago I started the Atkins nutritional lifestyle. Since I have to have blood tests and urine tests every month for the gold, i figured i could keep track of any changes more easily that most people. I have I asked my rheumatologist, and my family doctor whether it is harder to lose weight which was gained with steroids and they did not know. The good news is that eating huge amounts of butter, cream, fatty meat, fish and foul, with lots of salads and water, I have lost 12 pounds. I don't feel the increase in energy which one is supposed to, but having weight off my joints will be good. Does anyone know about steroids and (then) losing weight? Want to chat instantly with your online friends? Get the FREE Messenger Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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