Re: unexpected weight loss...what are its parameters?
From: J (recent_at_iinv.anon)
Date: 08/03/04
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Date: Tue, 03 Aug 2004 16:13:22 -0400
RIchard Nguyen wrote:
> Hi..Im posing this message for the group and any MD's out there who
> would like to answer. I lost 12 pounds in 6 weeks (formal stable
> weight of 192) and went down to 181 and stayed there (179 in the
> morning)for about 4 weeks now. I was exercising and feeling good. Then
> the weight loss happened and I had insomnia and depression. I went to
> the GI man who did a CT and a abdominal ultrasound...all negative. But
> I cant seem to put back on the weight EXCEPT when I decrease or stop
> the exercise routine. So I can only gain back when I stop
> exercising..and when I do..I go back towards 181 again. Just how does
> the unexpected weight loss work? With cancer..can you go back up? Im
> thinking of getting a ERCP...even if I have to pay for it with out of
> my pocket...I need information from the group and informed individuals
> to help me make a decision.
>
> Thanks!--Steve
Hi Steve, I'm not a doctor but I have had conversations, over a period of
years, with people who have had pancreatic cancer (if that's what you are
thinking of). The weight would not be going back up.
Depression and/or stress can cause a person to lose weight.
There's also other conditions like thyroid.
If your doctor has ruled that out, I would suggest that you ask him/her
about an antidepressant (low-dose) that has as a side effect of weight
gain. Some of them are also excellent to help with sleep. I don't know
your age - your doctor would have to decide which medicaton would be best
for you. Some say benzos or tricyclics cause weight gain (in some).
If so, it takes a year or so before the weight gain starts to occur
If you start noticing that you're gaining too much weight, then you adjust
your diet and/or exercise to make sure that you're still getting
heart-healthy foods and exercise and not gaining too much.
Best wishes,
J
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