Stickler Posted February 27, 2009 Share Posted February 27, 2009 I'm taking prednisone/antibiotics for my sinus infection. My pus-laden head is finally draining, my energy level is becoming human-normal (as opposed to cats, who sleep 17+ hours a day). I can smell things again, for the first time in a few months. I probably just added five pounds back to my waistline, though. Just tonight. I was a fricken' food vacuum. It didn't help that tonight's Spanish class was a lesson on food names! I ate before I went, but it didn't help. Next on the expected list of Prednisone goodness, Giant Acne From Hell. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madrigal Posted March 15, 2009 Share Posted March 15, 2009 I hear you. I had to take Prednisone on and off, for 20 years. The times that I was on it, I craved food, but salt in particular. My weight shot up each time. I remember eating a huge plate of chicken salad, liberally sprinkled with salt, and wondering WTF? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chipmunk Posted March 30, 2009 Share Posted March 30, 2009 Prednisone is synthetic cortisol, the stress hormone, so your body thinks the crops all failed and you need to eat as much as possible for the upcoming famine (simplified version, of course). Try to cut down on carbs as much as possible, it will help with the cravings. Don't beat yourself up too much for being hungry though. You are just listening to what your body is screaming at you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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