I have been on steroids for a week for bursitis in my hip. I have been eating like a hog. Every time I'm on steroids, I eat a lot. Tonight I ate 5 two-bite brownies, in addition to about 6 oz of steak, a baked potato and green beans, and I can't seem to stop. I'm hungry. Steroids do that to me. Luckily I only have one pill to go and it isn't working anyway. I gained a pound this week which is aggravating. My hip hurts horribly, but I bought an iPod and dance at night for exercise with the help of hydrocodone. I did 20 minutes of dancing and 20 minutes of arm waving directing Malaguena tonight. But I just hate steroids, especially when they don't work. My doctor said if they didn't work, I'd have to have an x-ray like it was the end of the world. Does anyone know what a hip x-ray involves?

Hey Bitter. I can totally relate to the steroids issue. I have terrible back problems and was on steroids for awhile and I gained so much weight so fast that before I realized it I had ballooned to almost 400! They help some people, but do terrible things to others! But, I've had tons of X-rays over the years and none of them ever hurt so I'm not thinking that a hip X-ray should be any big deal for you. Good luck!

You won't be on steroids forever, hon...so just don't worry so much. Of course they make you hungry. All you can do is do your best to make the food you are eating as healthy as possible. I hope your hip gets better soon!

I'm currently taking prednisone, and I feel like I am starving ALL THE TIME!

I gained weight two visits ago and I went Rambo on my food intake. I measured everything like I was living in a life raft and it was all I had left. I counted every ounce of Water, calculated every calorie and entered every nibble of food at fitday.com....the outcome...-11lbs last appointment (thursday before labor day). I got a .5 fill to bring me up to 8.5 cc in my 10cc VG band...I hope the restriction gets better as the week goes on because right now I'm seeing a little, but I can still eat and I am still starving.

Keep your head up, log your intake and shake yer booty with your iPod and you will be fine.

Hey Bitter. I can totally relate to the steroids issue. I have terrible back problems and was on steroids for awhile and I gained so much weight so fast that before I realized it I had ballooned to almost 400! They help some people, but do terrible things to others! But, I've had tons of X-rays over the years and none of them ever hurt so I'm not thinking that a hip X-ray should be any big deal for you. Good luck!

I know. I've had zillions of x-rays and none hurt, but she said the word "x-ray" like it was the clap of doom. I just wondered if they give you dye or something for it, but I don't think they do. Anyway, I'm getting better and may try the shot in the bursa. That's scary but hey, I've had fills with LONG needles, so I think I can take it. Thanks for the help.