Does remicade cause weight gain?

Weight issues are so tricky to handle. Since I have thyroid, I always get my blood tests done regularly to make sure my hormone levels are not causing the weight change instead of my other medications. Definitely get your regular blood panels done and keep your doctor in the loop.

I panicked so much when I gained about 4 kgs in the first two months of starting. But then my doc explained it is actually a sign that my body is finally responding to treatment and the inflammation is going down. Don't worry, it is quite normal and things stabilize after a while.

It can cause some weight gain, but you can track it easily. I use HealthifyMe to log my daily meals and wear a fitness band to monitor my activity level. Keeping an eye on your daily calorie intake and staying active really helps manage any sudden changes.

Yes, it can cause weight gain because your body is finally absorbing nutrients properly after a long time. My tip is to reduce processed salt in your diet to avoid fluid retention and start some light walking every day. Don't stop the treatment because of this; managing diet is much easier than managing a flare-up.

My teenage daughter is on this therapy for her Crohn's, and she did put on some weight initially. We were worried, but the doctor said it is a good sign because she was underweight due to her illness. We just focus on giving her healthy home-cooked meals instead of worrying about the scale.

I totally get it, dealing with health issues is already so tough, and then worrying about weight gain just adds to the stress. Many people do notice a bit of weight gain, but sometimes it is just water retention or your body getting healthy again. Please be gentle with yourself.