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What Causes Weight Gain While On Benlysta?
I have SLE, I have stared to use benlysta because nothing else was working. This was a last hope kind of thing. Cell cept hurt my stomach. Although benlysta has helped a lot, I have gaine so much weight, that I don t know what to do with my body s? What can I do?
Tue, 18 Dec 2018
Hello,
I want to tell you that your weight gain is not due to Benlysta that you are taking for lupus. You should understand that your weight gain is due to lupus itself.
Gaining weight and lupus can, unfortunately, go hand in hand. This is particularly true in a flare-up when you’re taking steroids (which can increase your appetite and make you retain fluid) or just being sedentary due to needing to continually rest.
There are many ways you can manage your weight when you have lupus. But before you begin any diet, exercise, or nutrition regime, consult your doctor.
Your doctor can also give you a reality check on what a healthy weight is so you know how many calories per day you should be eating. You should also consult a weight trainer who will tell you about the exercises which help losing weight.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr Prabhash Verma, General & Family Physician
I want to tell you that your weight gain is not due to Benlysta that you are taking for lupus. You should understand that your weight gain is due to lupus itself.
Gaining weight and lupus can, unfortunately, go hand in hand. This is particularly true in a flare-up when you’re taking steroids (which can increase your appetite and make you retain fluid) or just being sedentary due to needing to continually rest.
There are many ways you can manage your weight when you have lupus. But before you begin any diet, exercise, or nutrition regime, consult your doctor.
Your doctor can also give you a reality check on what a healthy weight is so you know how many calories per day you should be eating. You should also consult a weight trainer who will tell you about the exercises which help losing weight.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr Prabhash Verma, General & Family Physician
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