Steriod Shot/weight gain?

[jdulac 0]

Could the steriod shot I had to have b/c of poision ivy be making me hold Fluid or gain weight? I have been eatting a little more that normal but I gained 6 lbs in the last 2 day. Any experience with them. I had the shot last tuesday it is now Sunday

[Isa Bella 0]

Im in the same boat. I injured my back & after a Toradol injection and muscle relaxants, anti-inflmmatory drugs felt no releif so I broke down and started taking steroids. Medrol which is a 6 day treatment starting off at 6 pills a day down to 1. I was at 202lbs on Wed & this morning at 207.8 I knew to expect the weight gain & I also get really hungry...ravenous is a better word. . I was in so much pain that I didnt care. I was sooooo close to onderville but I know that it will come back off. They say it takes few weeks to get out of system. Dont get discouraged. This is life & we will face hurdles every now & then but I know I have the band & that the weight will come back off. Wishing you the best & hope you feel better soon.

[Mamacita14 6]

Same here I got a steriod shot on Monday and by Wednesday I had gained 4lbs. Untill I read ur post I wouldn't have thought it was the steriod shot. I'm down to my normal weight today so I'm glad.

[eadreel 0]

I have been on and off steroid shots and oral meds for the last couple of years.

You gain weight because it messes with your blood sugar levels and insulin levels. When too much insulin is released it make fat. Plus you are eating a little more because of sugar crashes caused by the steroids.

Can't get around this response with diet. Ya just gotta suffer and pray the damage isn't too bad.