meds and weight loss

[monserat1959]

hi i am new to the post i am on alot of drugs that have put alot of weight on me an now i carnt shift it i am on pregablin 300 ,morphine patches 70mic,matazapine thats only 3 i take alot more dose anyone else have the same problem.

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Hi monserat1959,

If it helps I've been on high doses of pregabolin since diagnosed with 3 ruptured discs in January and my weight has rocketed ☹️.

For a while I struggled to walk short distances but have persevered and now do my 10,000 steps a day but I break it down into 4 sometimes 5 bits.

Start with what you are able to do even if that is getting up and moving every hour.

Food is difficult and progress is slow some weeks lose a Ib the next can be up 3Ib, so I try to eat as healthy as I can and watch portion sizes. Roll on my appt with the spinal surgeon, never thought I'd say I really do miss exercising😀

Take care, baby steps still get us to where we want to be.

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[moreless Administrator 7 stone]

Hi and welcome, monserat

I'm afraid I can't help you with your specific question about your drugs, maybe you could ask your GP for advice?

Take a look at the Pinned posts section to the right of your screen (bottom if you're using a mobile), or in the drop down on the 'Posts' page (it says 'arrange by'). Read the Welcome Newbie thread, then move through to the challenges, where we hope you'll find at least one that will appeal to you.

Move down to the Topics, to find a variety of threads, collated into specific topics for ease of access and we ask that you also 'file' your own threads, so that others won't miss your important news.

Take a look at the NHS 12 week plan, as a lot of people have been successful with it, making sure to enter your details into the BMI calculator, to get a calorie allowance tailored to your personal requirements. Don't forget to take your starting measurements and a 'before' picture, as they can be very motivating on days that the scales refuse to co-operate.

To the right of the HOME page (bottom on a mobile), you'll find Events. In there, you'll find links to our daily Weigh-in's (you will choose just one day per week), our Daily Diary, where we post our menu and exercise plans, for accountability, advice and support and our “What's happening today” thread, where we pop in for a chat.

Be aware, that the HU app doesn't give you access to all of our important features, so we advise that you use the full website page.

We've found that to get the best out of this community, we need to be active on the forum, as it's where we exchange information, get motivation and inspiration and make friends. We hope that you'll join us here, regularly, too.

It's only left for me to wish you well on your journey