Hi Duane, welcome to the group. Unfortunately weight gain is one of the primary side-effects of taking Pred. There isn't a lot you can do about it what with those cravings. Best you can do is try and eat the good stuff I guess rather than junk.
Normally the first Immunosuppressant prescribed is Cytoxan which is a lot harder on the body than Imuran. Great if your WG can be managed with that, that's a good start. I'm on 150mg of Imuran as well. I've never had an issue with it although some people get nausea which may be one of the reasons you're being stepped up rather than being put on the full dose immediately. Also, I guess the docs are measuing the effect it has on your blood tests.
WOW! You work at Mayo, that's very fortunate!
Where did the WG affect you?
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Diagnosed March 2003.
Currently but not permanetly residing in Canberra, Australia.
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