I started taking Pred 3 weeks ago. My Dr. asked me yesterday if I have an increased appetite or felt like I was retaining water from it. I told him I occasionally feel like I am retaining water but so far no increased appetite or weight gain. I am drinking alot and wonder if the water retention feeling is from that. I am wondering does the weight gain come from an increase in appetite only or can you still gain weight if you continue to eat the same amount of food and exercise? One of my biggest fears with Pred was the weight gain. The Dr. told me yesterday he plans to keep me on it long term so I want to be prepared if weight gain is going to be something I can't keep under control with diet and exercise.
Kendra