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The Importance of Speaking to Your Doctor
July 21st, 2009
I’ve been dealing with gaining quite a bit of weight partly because of the pain and medication side effects. . A lot of it comes with the amount of prednisone I have to take everyday. Lately, I’ve been checking into Diet pills because I cannot seem to lose the weight. It’s not been an easy battle trying to lose the weight. It’s become very frustrating especially when a lot of movements cause me so much pain. I’ve been trying to do some kind of exercise, when I can tolerate it. Right now I’m only able to do a few things when I’m exercising. I’ve checked out tai chi as it looks like its low impact and I can adjust it for a wheelchair. I’ve been checking into slimming pills to lose at least 10 pounds of the weight, but it’s really hard to speak to my doctor. One doctor told me its part of the side effects of the medicine, but doesn’t give me any suggestions on how to lose weight. Trying to lose weight wasn’t an issue for me until I was sick. I’ve thought about talking to an online doctor about my weight gain to see if taking Xenical would be an option for me. I was surprised that you have the option of seeing the online doctor in person.
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This must be very difficult for you. I can only imagine. I hope you find some solutions. Best of luck.
My wife and daughter had the same effect when they were on prednisone and they didn’t lose the weight until the stop taking it. If you need this drug then you need to stay on it. You also might need to be taking CO Q10 as well since statin drugs deplete your body of this. Hope you can lose your weight and that you will begin feeling better soon.
Friends 4 Life!
Hi!
exercise is the best medicine to loose weight.
just an opinion.
See you around.
My mother is also facing the same problem (weight issues). She’s taking steroids for her asthma and as a side effect of the drug, she easily gains weight. Now she takes extra effort to do exercises like walking for 45-60mins/day. But of course, she regularly checks with her doctor. Hope you’ll find the right program to lose weight.
Have a nice weekend! Love your blog by the way.
Really! that’s great to see your online doctor in person, I think you can share more to your doctor if you see each other.
Ish,
Yeah, I have to agree.
Thanks for visit.
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lunaticg
Yeah, I can agree, but medical issues often limit things.
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Laiza,
Its something I’ve never had to deal with so its a bit overwhelming. Get sick, Get pills,and then get weight. Can’t win.
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Eddie Garcia,
I’ve never taken CO Q10’s so I have no idea what they are.
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Sandi,
Thanks for the visit. I cannot imagine what you went through with the cancer. Your blog is full of so much hope for others with cancer or anyone struggling with an illness. Your daughter is a miracle.
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