Can one cortisone injection in my knee cause weight gain? I feel awful, i have symptoms of early menopause and i'm only 3. I went to my family Dr and he said that all my symptoms could not be from the cortisone (anxiety, weight gain, flushing, mood swings, night sweats, low sex drive, the list goes on) of course his diagnosis was depression. These symptoms started after about the 3rd injection, my Ortho Dr did in fact say we should stop for a while b/c i was having my period for 3 months in a row (another symptom) but then started them (injections) again in a few months. Long story short its been such a struggle, but i did see a light at the end of the tunnel when i went to my new OBGYN. I gave her the list of my symptoms told her my Dr said i was depressed and she nearly fell of her chair. She told me all my symptoms without a shadow of a doubt were from the cortisone. Steroids and Weight Gain; The Risk for Diabetes. Many people with lupus take prednisone, a corticosteroid (steroid) that calms the body's immune system. None of this is approved by the FDA for weight loss. She also said its going to take my body about 8- 9 months to return to normal and at that point i should see the weight come down. I'm on my 5th month now since my last injection and finally the first thing i notice is my hot flashes are not as bad. I used to get them everyday and now its more like once a week, if any. I really hope this post helps you to see the light, its a small one but its there. I feel so disgusting being at this weight, nothing fits and i just want it off. The injections were for my lumbar (degeneration, bulging discs, herniations etc.) funny thing is with all the weight i've put on it puts more strain on my low back. I will NEVER, EVER, get another cortisone injection EVER. I will seek out alternative methods. If you have anymore questions please feel free to contact me. I was looking up to find people with the same situation as myself.
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