Getting fat on Remicade

[deb123]

Hi,
Had 3 doses of Remicade, and the weight is piling on!! Definitely think that it is helping the Crohns, and my Psoriasis has all but cleared up.
I actually feel quite bloated all the time, not good.

I thought that the joint pain in hips and legs would have gone as well, but if anything its worse.

Has anyone else experienced this?

 

[klwbaylorfan]

I've had about 8 infusions and I think just the opposite us happening to me. I have lost nearly 40 pounds in the last couple months. It's just falling off. I also quit taking steroids about 6 months ago, but I was wondering if Remicade causes rapid weight loss.

 

[Splasher]

I feel like i am gaining weight to with infliximab, and also feel quite bloated

 

[moogie]

I've been on remi for19 months now and I'm still at 180 to 190 lbs. no getting fatter or slimmer...

 

[tots]

I feel like I have gained some weight- not wanted or needed! I have had 6 infusions.

I do feel bloated more often than not and I still have alot of cramping and diarrhea still.


Lauren

 

[j.bug]

I too have gained weight on Remicade. I am just about to get my fourth infusion. My docs wanted me ti gain weight, but I feel bloated often times, and I don't like that at all!!! If I stop gaining weight, I will be ok with what I have put on so far. It makes sence however, that some weight would be gained if you suffer from malnutrtion.

 

[Christie]

I also gained weight, I have put on a stone in 12 months!

 

[Lisa]

I won't even mention how much weight I have put on over the 7 years....but, I do have to say that part of it has to do with being less active, and getting older...once I hit that 'magic' 40 mark it is oh so much harder to maintain weight.....

I did start walking on a treadmill for 15 minutes a night and will be working up from there - I have a goal of dropping at least 10 lbs before February and our trip to the Bahamas....i say at least as I know the holidays is a hard time to try to lose weight!

 

[j.bug]

I have a goal of dropping at least 10 lbs before February and our trip to the Bahamas....i say at least as I know the holidays is a hard time to try to lose weight!

I hear that! I am on an EN diet right now, and It's tough being around all the yummy holiday food!