Unexplained weight loss

[peteroughton]

Lost about a stone in the last year which I don't really want to of lost. Been diagnosed with IBS which just came on all of a sudden in life. I no longer eat cheese or drink alcohol. Get stomach pain every day. Any advice on how I can gain weight? I have a fast metabolism. Thank you

[Zest]

Hi peteroughton ,

Welcome to the Healthy Eating forum. I am presuming you've already discussed your unexplained weight loss with your GP or medical adviser - but if not, it would definitely be worth doing so. There is a page on NHS choices about unintentional weight loss, that might be helpful:

nhs.uk/Conditions/unexpecte...

Also, there is a forum on Healthunlocked specifically for IBS - so that also might be worth a look, for further support.

healthunlocked.com/theibsne...

I hope these are helpful.

I realise you've asked about gaining weight - so maybe have a look through the Healthy eating pages on NHS Choices as well and at the recipe section in the topics - to get ideas for nutritious and sustaining foods.

Zest

[Patcy2468]

Hi peter have you been tested for coeliac disease becouse it has the same symptoms as ibs but you do lose a lot of weight without trying I thought I just had ibs untill I got so ill & had to have a urgent blood transfusion becouse I had severe anemia brought on by not getten the right nutrients & eaten gluten unknown to me I had coeliac disease so go bak to yur doctors & tell them that you want to be tested for it to rule it out take care patricia