Re: help gaining weight
From: Dr. Andrew B. Chung, MD/PhD (andrew_at_heartmdphd.com)
Date: 07/29/04
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Date: Thu, 29 Jul 2004 07:33:17 -0400
acoftil wrote:
>
> I'm only responding because IMO, some of the information posted is not only
> wrong it is dangerous.
In your judgment.
> On 28 Jul 2004 07:25:01 -0700, nospam5@heartmdphd.com (Dr. Andrew B. Chung,
> MD/PhD) etched permanently into the ether:
>
> >Emma Chase VanCott <7elc@qlink.queensu.ca> wrote in message news:<ce79k1$8ko$1@knot.queensu.ca>...
> >> roxipati <roxipati@yahoo.com> wrote:
> >> : Hello. I'm new here. I'm a female, about 5'5" and I am underweight
> >> : (probably about under 100 pounds, I'm too scared to find out).
> >
> >Ideal would be about 120 lbs.
>
> Nope. 117-120 pounds is *ideal* for someone who is 5'2".
Ideal for a "normal" frame 5'2" female is actually about 108 lbs.
> There are charts--go
> find one.
Looking at one right now. BMI=20 is ideal (right in the middle of
normal range).
> >> I'm
> >> : very concerned about this. A little bit of my background: I have been
> >> : having problems with anxiety and depression.
>
> See a doctor right NOW.
Anxiety and depression are not typically a medical emergency unless
there is suicidal ideation. The OP has not indicated that she is
planning suicide.
> You may need medication and you may find that the
> medication prescribed helps you gain weight--or just treating the anxiety and
> depression may increase your appetite--it sure did mine.
Your experience does not mean it will be the OP's experience.
> > I'm not taking medications. I try to eat 3 meals a day, I
> >> : don't eat much, it's not my thing.
> >
> >It is the amount that matters the most.
>
> Excuse me? She is probably eating 3 "snacks" a day--just like I try to do. She
> needs help in increasing the amount--not someone to patronize her.
Answering a question truthfully is not patronizing.
> >
> >> I go for 40 minute walks 6 days a
> >> : week, and get aerobic exercise once a week.
> >
> >Good. Exercise done before the biggest meal of the day typically
> >helps increase appetite for folks who are underweight (decreases
> >appetite for those who are overweight).
>
> I'd see a trainer right away.
Better to schedule an appointment to see a doctor.
> You may need to cut back on some exercise while
> you resolve your eating problems. Basically, you need professional help. Which
> is something that won't happen on a news group.
Present company excluded of course :-)
> >
> >> I am thinking of seeing my doctor about this.
>
> Blind flash of the obvious, eh?
Speaking of patronizing.
> Sooner rather than later. I know how anxiety
> and depression can escalate--you don't want to go there.
Anxiety and depression typically do not cause the degree of weight loss
possibly being described by the OP who appears to functional enough to
exercise. Something else is probably going on.
> >You should see a doctor to make sure your weight loss is not due to an
> >underlying treatable medical condition (hyperthyroidism, Type 1
> >diabetes mellitus, heart disease, infection, cancer, depression, etc).
>
> That I agree on.
Good because I remain truthful.
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Andrew
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