<prompt> If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patients description.Hello, I am a 40 yr. old female. I have multiple sclerosis and was prescribed acthar gel. Without changing eating habits I gained 17 pd.s Since then I have had hearing loss, and put on prednisone. I am doing an extreme low carb diet and still not losing the weight. I have been exercising 30 min. to an hour every day. Any suggestions?  <response>: Hi, Thank you for posting your query. Steroids are required for treating multiple sclerosis MS. However, it is often used for short duration, about three weeks in total. I agree that it may cause weight gain. But when you stop steroids, the gained weight normalizes. I suggest you continue with your schedule of diet control and exercises to attain the desirable weight. Please get back if you require any additional information. Best wishes, Chat Doctor. Ly 