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Anyone Gaining Weight From Ivig And Prednisone

A MGteam Member asked a question 💭
Delhi, NY

Always weak and tired plus gaining weight

July 20
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A MGteam Member

Thank you I'm weaning off prednisone now

July 23
A MGteam Member

YES, prednisone will cause weight gain as well as other side effects like moon face and insomnia.

July 23
A MGteam Member

I have been on predisone for about 6 months and have seen weight gain as well, although I needed to gain some weight, so it's a blessing.

July 23
A MGteam Member

I agree no energy to do much

July 20
A MGteam Member

I haven't had IVIG, and only take prednisone when nothing else is working, but I have gained weight since having MG, just because my activity level has decreased so much. Fatigue and double/blurry vision makes it hard to be consistent about an excercise program.

July 20

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