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Michele,
My dad took prednisone for about a year when he was diagnosed with a kidney disease. He did gain a lot of weight, and had mood swings. He also was "puffy" looking. It did really help him though, although it takes a long time to wean yourself off of them, but so far his disease hasn't come back. (he went off them at the end of 2003). I used to have to take it when I was younger and had asthma and again, it really helped, but my mom said I got "puffy" too.
It's definitely a good thing that you're asking questions, and making sure you're informed first.
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It's a wax that heats up that you put on your bod for pain. Also try heat therapy. A girl from BYDLS mentioned that she does this. (Have you posted there on this? I highly recommend it!)
And yea, steroids made me gain weight  I was taking them for breating so I have no idea wht it does/doesn't do for pain so can't help you there. But I would use it as a last option personally.
I'm SOOOOOOOO sorry you are going through this *hugs* I wish we could all make it go away by loving you as much as we do....let us know how we can support you *huggles*
Love,
Ruchie
P.S. You don't seem like you need help or support....just answers...but I want you to know just in case you need it we're he're (you're SO strong I doubt you will) 
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Hmm, puffy and fat or in pain??  Not sure I like either option to be honest but I guess if that is what will help then I'll probably try it. The pain has got to stop, its making my depression worse.
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True...
#244985 - 02/08/06 09:56 AM
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and your body WILL recover afterwards. My dad starting losing the weight pretty quickly when he stopped taking the prednisone, and got all the way back to normal. It did however diminish some of his muscle tone---but he doesn't exercise now. Since you're younger, if you exercise when you can afterwards, you'll probably be just fine.
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Thanks Ruchie! I email with one of Linz's friends form BYDLS and she suggested the wax also! I'm going to check with the nail salon next door to see if they do the wax treatments! I have a heating pad plugged in next to my chair and one next to the bed! I alternate between putting it on my shoulders/neck and on my tummy where I can rest my hands and wrists and it does help to comfort them for the moment.
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Re: True...
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Yeah, I keep saying I'll lose the weight when I feel better, it just seems that I never feel better! I'm about 50 pounds heavier now than I am in my profile picture from the miscarriages and fertility drugs.
How's the baby growing coming along? 
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Parafin Wax...
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If you don't want to spend money at a salon for the parafin wax treatments - I know they sell at-home kits. I really don't know much about them, how they work, etc...but i just thought I would throw that in here for you!
Example - at CVS.com
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I think I'll be making a trip to the store this weekend! I didn't know they made them for home use like that and they aren't all that expensive either!!! THANKS!!
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specifically my gut! There are a few pairs of jeans I won't be wearing again anytime soon, and some shirts as well. I feel just kind of fatter right now, and a little uncomfortable. I'll feel better when we tell everyone (This weekend!!) and I don't have to try and look skinny anymore!
But I feel MUCH better than I had recently, I have more energy and I'm not sick all day!
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Glad to hear you are feeling better! I was in maternity jeans when I was 7 weeks with the twins!! I found some really cute ones from JC penny catalog and on-line at the gap! It'll be easier when you aren't trying to hide it!!
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