Has anyone else gained weight with COPD?
Have gained weight with COPD. Why?
Hi Pieit and thanks for your post and question. In fact, over the years, many in our community have expressed similar concerns when it comes to COPD and weight gain (and loss, too). Janet has provided a sound suggestion about speaking with your doctor.
We have a wealth of material on this very topic. This link will connect you to several of those articles: https://copd.net/?s=eating+challenges. Please feel free to use them as reference material over time. I do hope you find them to be helpful. Leon (site moderator)Thank you
It's our pleasure, Pieit. I hope you find the material to be helpful to read.
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Leon (site moderator)
ESPECIALLY TRUE IF YOUR ON PREDNISONE, I PERSONALLY HAVE GAINED A LOT AND NOW mUST TAKE A SERIOUS LOOK at diet etc.Really hard when you HAVE an elephant sitting ON your chest however to do any type of exercise.No Easy answers or better solutions I think though.
Hi again, Bobmmm54 and thanks for this post as well. Earlier you had told us you're in a 'flair'. As for COPD, weight gain, and prednisone, you seem to be aware this can be a concern for folks with the condition. I thought you might find looking over any of this material on that very topic might be helpful for you to read: https://copd.net/?s=eating+challenges. All the best, Leon (site moderator)
