Prednisone weight gain in dogs

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82818 tn?1206989814 any subjection on itchy skin for small dogs. I've tried prednisone pills. All kind if shampoo's and after a couples og days she's back to rolling on the carpet and scratching. It just drives her carzy. She is a 5lds yorkie.
Avatar f tn I'm starting my prednisone today and I'm really scared - could anyone who has taken this medication for this condition give me any advice? Did it seem to help? How long were you one the prednisone? I'm already obese and am really worried about the weight gain from prednisone. I'm hoping that I won't be on this medication long.
Avatar f tn How can prevent getting moon face from taking prednisone and weight gain. Even im not eating and exercising 2 hrs everyday, it seems like nothing is working for me. Pls help!!!
4413820 tn?1354210055 Oh yes.. My sexy girl is at about 95 lbs. but the only saving grace is that she has about a quarter acre enclosed backyard to run on at her disposal.. She also has friends on all three sides that she loves to run and play with so she does get a good workout. On the comment that you made about the yeast infection. Do you think that Liza could have a yeast condition? Reason I ask because that is the next thing I am trying to chase down.
Avatar f tn OMG.....a majority of my worst itching episodes are in the middle of my back too. It is enough to drive you crazy when you can't reach the spot. I use a back scratcher too and have already torn my back open because the itching was so intense. I have yet to find a cream that works either. Old age? I don't consider 40's old (will be 41), but my joints sure feel old. Does the chiropractor help with the knee pain? I have never gone to one. They kind of scare me....
Avatar f tn I recently had one of my dogs treated for a disc problem in her neck. She was given a decreasing dose of Prednisone to take over 10 days which helped her considerably. Now, my other dog (same size and age) is showing symptoms of the same condition. I want to try the Pred on him but I don't have any left. Instead, I have a large bottle of Prednisolone. If I gave Ruby 40 mg's of PredNISONE, would I now give 40mg of PredNISOLONE? Or would the dose be different?
Avatar n tn I have had chronic Sinusitis for 2 years now, tried and did everything. My Dr. just started me on a 6 day course of Prednisone...I was wondering if the swelling/weight gain associated with it happens after long term use or if it will happen to me in the next few days? It is my Anniversary this weekend and I'd like to be healthy of couse, so I started taking it, however, I'd like to look attractive as well. If anyone knows how Prednisone affects one, please let me know! Thank you!
Avatar n tn i am active on a high level for 2 hours 5 days a week... and i am still seeing the weight in my stomach were prednisone has taken over. my moon face is semi-gone.. but i still have some fluid it looks like... Thanks.
Avatar m tn Not only will you gain weight, you will destroy your immune system and weaken your bones. And in my case it caused adrenal fatigue with consequent anxiety and panic attacks. The is not an uncommon side effect and a case of the cure being worse than the illness. I switched over to natural anti-inflammatories and mucolytics and am happier and healthier for it and there are no side effects. How bad is your COPD? What stage are you in?
Avatar n tn The vet has only suggested putting him on prednisone, which when we do give it to him makes him gain a lot of weight and sleep all day. Has anyone else experienced this? I am desperate to find a solution.
Avatar m tn I'm 52 years old and have been dealing with periods of rapid weight gain (anywhere from 2 days to 2 weeks) for nearly 4 years. My worst are 16 pounds in 3.5 days and 12 pounds in 2 days. Stress probably is a factor, although cortisol tests have been coming back normal. I'm spending thousands of dollars and so much time with doctors and tests; finding a doctor with an open mind and didn't believe that I was "cheating on the side" took a lot of time and money.
Avatar m tn In three days? That's fluid not fat.
Avatar m tn My dog jumped up on the counter and got my other dogs Med bottle and ate all the pills and chewed the bottle before I saw you. Will this hurt her?mit was a very low dosage of prednisone about 7 days worth.
Avatar f tn I am taking it now! Only on it for a week. How long will you be on it?
Avatar n tn I am very concerned about this sudden increase in weight, as well as irritated by my steady weight gain since being prescribed Prednisone, and was wondering if this might have a physical root in the thyroid.
8221281 tn?1397570972 Does the glucose in fruit contribute to the weight gain associated with sugar?
Avatar m tn The usual side effects in canines from phenobarbital use are lethargy, polydipsia (increased thirst), polyuria (increased urination), polyphagia (increased appetite), anxiety and weight gain. From the symptoms I think your vet is probably right on the money with the diagnosis of a mass in the brain, but I doubt that the tremors signify pain because you said they are of short duration.
Avatar n tn I started on the Prednisone yesterday. I am scared of the weight gain, but my Dr. assured me that he only wants me on for no more than 8 weeks and then wants to move me to the other medication. He knows I will gain weight and retain water, but he says it will all be temporary. That is hard to hear and absorb when you know how it will affect your life, even if it is only for 8 weeks. It will be very hard to get that weight back off.
428506 tn?1296557399 I have been on prednisone and methotrexate in the past, which both having side effects of weight gain. The other yucky side effects is insomnia and feeling hungry. The hunger pangs will come eventually, but if you are careful with your diet, and it sounds like you are going to be diligent on this front, then don't worry about the weight as it will come off after you discontinue the drugs. The weight does not drop off over night, but it will come down.
Avatar n tn This is only for a couple of days until her RA is back under control. This med is very potent and comes with a long list of side effects. The two most common are weight gain (puffyness) and lower resistance to infections. The aloe vera juice is a great idea too.
Avatar f tn If you take steroids this is your problem. My son has craniopharyngioma and the steroids (Prednisone and Cortef) made him gain a lot of weight and he can not loose it. It is not you it is the medicine doing this to you and my heart bleed for you.
Avatar f tn You don't want a neuro-ophthalmologist. This is an inflammatory disorder. Orbital pseudotumor is usually extremely sensitive to oral prednisone and the prednisone needs to be taken only in "pulses" and the weight gain is mostly water and can be lost between flares. So it is unusual that your daughter has gained so much weight, unless she has been on the prednisone more than she has been off it.
Avatar n tn Can you please tell me why my dog will not gain weight? Ive been feeding him burger, chicken, and rice for a few weeks now, and he will not gain his weight back!?