Hi everyone,

I just wanted to share my experience with all of you out there who are suffering from insatiable hunger and weight gain from steroid medications like prednisone. When I was put on prednisone for the first time after I’ve been diagnosed with sarcoidosis, I’ve gained almost 50lbs, and I wasn’t exactly slim to begin with.

The naturopath I’ve seen didn’t advocate me going off prednisone, like I expected, but instead suggested I try adding chia seeds to shakes, cereal or just plain juice because they form a gel when are in any type of liquid and they make you feel full for longer. After I started using them, just a spoon or two in shake or cereal in the morning, I finally stopped feeling hunger all the time. And at least I’m not gaining any more weight, so I hope this helps someone who is struggling with the weight gain on steroids, like I was.