Recently,
I have noticed that I have gained some weight while on Humira. My usual weight
is between 144-153 lbs. I peaked a week or so ago at 162 pounds when I went on
the scale and just felt heavy. As of today I am 160. My father even made a
comment asking if I had a potbelly so I really know I was getting heavy I
wonder if the Prednisone is still in my body since I have been on it off and on
since November. I can still remember wanting to eat 5 times a day on
Prednisone. In an odd way it was almost magical even though I was diagnosed
with a chronic disease. Most of my days were just spent resting and I still
remember sleeping on the couch for a week or so because my parents were worried
about whether or not I had enough strength to climb the stairs. In addition to
this I also remember being in search of food and actually got tired of eating
really well! Anyways, my face has blown up a little bit with pimples however I
think that should go away. I thought my hair was thinning however my hair seems
to be thicker than before. Most likely I might visit my doctor just to check
and make sure I am not getting dangerously heavy. Although I am 5’11 and weight
160 I just feel big. I have been working out every day and have been cutting
back on sweets as well. I wonder in some odd way if the extra weight is helping
the Crohn’s. I remember reading about an article about people who had abdominal
fat here.
Although this
scientific article claims that Crohn’s disease is associated with an increase
in central fat accumulation although I wonder how much this is due to the medication
that Crohn’s patients take. I have really never noticed a large Crohn’s patient
most seem to be thin or average weight. I myself was lean before I was
diagnosed with Crohn’s and wonder if what I ate over the years and excessive
working out had anything to do with it.
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