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DorothyAnn 
6/24/08
Still coming down on mg's but forgot this one side effect. I feel famished all the time and nothing seems to satisfy me.I've just lost another 20 pounds of my initial 50 lb gain from this drug, and I've already regained a few pounds. But how much of the vegetables will I tolerate when it's carbs and sugar I crave. Being Type II Diabetic doesn't help either. It seems to put me in constant anxiety thinking about food and saying no, no, no, and then I blow it eating too many carbs.Thank God my BS is staying level. I'm not on any meds for it and I want to keep it that way. So there is my ah ha for the day, no sugar, no meds.
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I gained weight from Lyrica, but it's the only thing that helps with my fibromyalgia. so right I'm on a diet too. I was on Jenny Craig for 2 weeks, but it was so expensive that I'm not going back. Besides, I'm losing more weight on my own program. If you need any diet pointers, let me know. I don't rely solely on rabbbit food.Wishing you the best!
ElaineBwn
I really hate prednisone for that reason! BUT- Grats on losing 20 lbs! It took me forever to lose the 30 lbs I gained on steroids back in 03. Now I'm back on steroids but at a much lower dose than a month ago and trying to work off some of this weight. Hang in there, I'm with ya!
Kylie5723
You just do what you need to do to keep those bs levels nice. Hugs Gloria
Glot
I'm in one of those ruts where I tell myself, "I don't like myself this chubbie." Then because I convince myself that I'm fat, no good, my clothes don't fit, etc. I eat even more. It's a vicious cycle. I've been doing really well lately, and I think I've lost some weight, but the battery on my scale went out. When that happens, I'll get on it and it'll say I weigh 15-20 lbs. more than I do. So today I took the battery out, and will wait until I get it fixed. Normally it's very accurate.
You really have a double whammy with the diabetes and cortisone problems thrown in, and I feel for you. I will be praying that we both have success. I don't know about you, but my biggest complaint is how I feel - especially in this heat! Have you tried drinking flavored water? I buy this water called Propel. It's only 25 calories a bottle. You can buy it at Walmart. It helps me a lot, especially since I hate to drink regular water. Oh, and it's not carbonated. I stay away from diet sodas because of all the chemicals and they give me a lot of gas and bloat me up.
ElaineBwn
hope you are doing ok.
bluesun