I have been so worried about the dreaded weight gain from prednisone !!

I had recently lost over 60 lbs, and have been so nervous !!

However, even though I haven't weighed (don't want to), I got dressed for work this morning and my clothes actually feel looser than last week.

Has anyone here NOT gained weight while taking prednisone or actually lost while taking it?

Also - it's only been a week at 15mg per day ....maybe it takes longer to show the weight?

Petty question I know.......but I just can't help it !!

Everyone's body chemistry is different, while the majority of individuals do gain weight on Prenisone I never did. Like you I lost weight. I think we are just a few of the lucky ones.
Do realize this can change over time, if you've been on it a short time there's still a slight chance that you could gain weight and have a rounded face but lets hope you dont!
Barbie

Kissa -

thanks for your response !! Can I ask how long you were on pred. and what your dose was?

I am on 15 mg per day for 3 weeks (3 pills per day), then after the three weeks I go down to 1 1/2 pills per day (7mg) for another 3 weeks.

They really have been a life saver !! No more swollen wrists / fingers / hands / ankles / feet. So the good would always out-weigh the bad ..

But still ........one can always hope !!!