Weight loss not gain???

[thenewmrsmills]

I know a lot of you have gained weight with fibro, as has my friend. But I have so far lost 2st since Feb.

Is this normal??? I can lose another 1 1/2 - 2st before it's a massive problem but just wondered.

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That's a lot of weight to lose in a short space of time, even if you were actively dieting .

Have you had stomach problems ? Are you missing meals ? Eating smaller meals ? If it continues I'd get it checked out.

Having said that . I've gone down from almost a size 18 to a 14 ( not sure how much weight that is, don't weigh myself ) in the last year because I've been really stressed over my health, and the more stressed I am the less I eat .

My one rule is , if in doubt get it checked out !

Hugs

Helen xx

[thenewmrsmills]

The beta blockers altered my appetite. I don't miss meals unless I'm sleeping but do have problems with swallowing. It's like my body has forgotten how to swallow and I choke.

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That may be why then .

As long as your weight doesn't go down too far and the swallowing doesn't stop you eating altogether just see how it goes.

To put your mind at rest it's always worth mentioning it to your GP .

Not sure if beta blockers can alter your metabolic rate, but your GP or even pharmacist should be able to tell you.

I only know I've lost weight because my clothes are lose, I don't have any scales . I tend to go down one dress size for each stone lost though ( from memory ) .

xx

[sloth]

I am the same, a lot of the people in my fibro group at hospital always moan im too skinny yet can eat so much cake and sugar!

[thenewmrsmills]

Hi sloth,

I'm glad I'm not the only one. I'm not exactly skin and bone! haha I was a curvy 16 before and I'm now a 14 so not a huge difference apart from my arms, and my tummy. Hubby has noticed the difference.

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Hi i have lost weight too i was onlt 8 stone 4lb anyway and am now 7 or jus over i have never been big anyway but i pick at meals i was a 10now 6/8 quite handy as i get in kids clothes lol love to you diddle x

[Jane64]

I lost about 1 1/2 stone pretty quickly a few years ago. Then my weight seemed to level out and I've stayed the same since (not a bad thing!).

No idea what caused it, I had thyroid tests and all sorts, but hopefully you will find the same thing happening, I hope so.

But even so, if you're worried about it, get it checked.

Take care of you xxx