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Suggest Ways To Lose Weight While On Steroids For Multiple Sclerosis

I am an MS patient and I have had to take steroids off and on for exacerbations call solumedryl. I have gained weight because of it. What is the best way to loose weight and what are the long term harmful effects of steroids? Also, Hello. I wanted to contact and encourage as many people as possible. I hope and pray all is well. Let me know if you have any prayer requests. If you don t mind, please do me a small favor. Go to Claybe.com:Quick Visitor Survey. It is very brief and free. Always remember Jesus loves you and I pray you receive Him in your heart. May you be eternally blessed. Thank you for your time. Lisa
Mon, 22 Feb 2021
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Hello,

I commend your spirit
- Unfortunately, there's no easy way out with steroid related weight gain. Controlling your diet and putting in 30-45 mins of exercise (walking, jogging, stationary bike, etc.) would be required.
- Long term steroids can cause increase in blood sugars (diabetes), redistribution of fat and muscles, thinning of skin, weight gain, etc. However, it is a risk benefit analysis that you and your primary physician must go over. Your doctor would have definitely kept this in mind while prescribing this regimen for you.

Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Pranav Balakrishnan, General & Family Physician
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Suggest Ways To Lose Weight While On Steroids For Multiple Sclerosis

Hello, I commend your spirit - Unfortunately, there s no easy way out with steroid related weight gain. Controlling your diet and putting in 30-45 mins of exercise (walking, jogging, stationary bike, etc.) would be required. - Long term steroids can cause increase in blood sugars (diabetes), redistribution of fat and muscles, thinning of skin, weight gain, etc. However, it is a risk benefit analysis that you and your primary physician must go over. Your doctor would have definitely kept this in mind while prescribing this regimen for you. Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Pranav Balakrishnan, General & Family Physician