Hi,
Yes, The general outcome with pred is weight gain and increase appetite also. These are things with no side effects and can be used. Diet [self monitoring of caloric intake. See if your BMI is more than 25 [drugs or other ways if more than 27], consume most meals at home only. Conventional diet, like if you have
diabetes [joslin why wait diet, structure
weight loss programme like jenny craig or nutri-system are an option in the diet.
Physical activity and behaviour and as the body's immune system is harming you [pred is used to reverse it].
Join art of living online course. It will cover both and have seen practically changes after attending this course [its definitely helps you]. If you can follow drinking 10ml/kg, drinking water
cold will result in weight loss and 500ml pre-meal drinking water in 12 weeks gives result also. Strictly avoid alcohol, caffeine,
smoking, non-veg,
starvation. Fruits, salads, vegetables and vitamins should be taken regularly. If you have BMI more than 28 then medication and surgery are the options.
Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Sunny Madar, General & Family Physician