Yes, your MD is right one of the possible side effects of Entocort is weight gain. But you will be happy to know that most of that is related to water retention. So once you taper off the meds you will usually lose most of the weight gained while on them.

You also need to be really careful about your immune system. Is there any way you can get a flu shot before starting the meds (if you haven't already)? If not make sure to wash your hands alot and use some of that antiseptic hand gel (keep a little container in your purse). Be really careful around the kids in the new job. Kids are just one great big germ factory (don't get mad at me but it is true).

But I would definitely recommend keeping this MD, there are not many out there like that.

Cheryl