Well I've no idea what's going on.
poor health problems, sinus issues causing problems with taste so no alcohol, and poor appetite. Why then have I put on 7lb in a fortnight? I'm definitely eating less, but still about the right no of calories (in the 1200-1500 region)
If you are in poor health, it might be better to wait until your health is better before cutting down on what you are eating or increasing exercise.
Most of the seven pounds could be fluid retention and/or phlegm.
Long walks in the rain while hypoglycaemic are not the best cure for sinus conditions... but try to get more active as you get better.
There could be any one of a number of reasons, docmar.
I don't know how tall you are, but 1200 calories seems very low. Maybe you haven't been eating enough?
Have you been sleeping well? Lack of sleep can cause weight gain.
Are you on different medications?
Is it fluid retention, as a direct result of your illness, or as a result of eating more carbs?
Do you have any other medical issues that could be attributed?
If, after a process of elimination, you're still concerned, then maybe you should speak to your GP?
Off to the GP tomorrow. Last 3 days in EAU at local hospital, as bad AF-type problems started. Vaguely controlled now. Food at hospital was a bit mixed, some inedible (that's quite strong, coming from me, I wouldn't be the weight I am if I was a picky eater) and only drinking water, so I was rather shocked when I weighed myself today and was heavier than before I was admitted!
Hoping GP will refer me for further tests. quite a few options were at least ruled out by blood tests while at the hospital, so that's good.
Sleeping pattern was fine apart from hospital, the nurses have to wake you up about every 2 hours for BP, temperature measurements.
Hopefully things will become learer with time moreless
I hope so, Docmar!
Maybe the AF has caused some fluid retention and the stress of being in hospital may have raised cortisol levels.
Fingers crossed that everything will just settle down on its own.
Thanks moreless . I guess I just need to be a bit more patient!
Yes… That is what I thought… when I had AF I had fluid retention in the form of periferal oedeama… do you have swollen ankles?
Only slightly and after I've been on my feet for a while. Doctor spent quite a bit of time poking my ankles and calves but couldn't make her mind up. I concluded from this that any swelling must be pretty minimal.
trying to do a little exercise (very, very little amount, honest) or keep a bit active but still a little bit breathless when walking. Frankly I feel so bloated, it's as if I've had the most enormous Xmas dinner twice! (and it's a very long time since I've even approached that much food!).
Perhaps it is just fluid and I will start to subside soon 
"Bloated" implies fluid retention, slower digestive transit, IBS, Coeliac disease or Gluten intolerance.
I thought I was getting away with eating gluten, but when I started losing weight and gave up gluten again, my waist went down about four inches in weeks, and I have lost another two inches in the months since.
This all started after I had a cardiac ablation S11m - I've not had this sort of issue before. I guess I'll just have to prod the cardiologist to make a few/lot more tests when I see him in the New Year.
I had two cardiac ablations, and, initially, they did not help much: I think they stopped the atria fibrillating, but also stopped them beating. They wanted to pace the atria, but the atrial lead was out of position, and they said that replacing it would have a one in 200 chance of killing me, and I was a disabled powerchair user until they changed the pacemaker and inserted an additional atrial lead... and I have gone from powerchair user to (sometimes) walking 50km a week.
Do you have Bradycardia AF and/or a pacemaker?
No to both S11m I think a full discussion with cardiologist is on the cards though...
Sometimes the biggest problem is to convince them that you are ill and worth treating!
My cardio tried to convince me that my problems were not cardio - and referred me to the sleep clinic!
Hoping you get well soon, I know it’s tough gaining without reason, I had a bout if severe menopausal bloating and could easily gain 6 lb for 20days.
I found out how to sort it tho.
You will get there try to be patient, when you are really well, I hope the weight will sort itself out. If and when rule out thyroid issues
Blood tests have apparently ruled out thyroid. Have just got to stabilise/lose if I can before follow-up with cardiologist in early january.
I’ve been told it can be difficult to always get a good answer to thyroid, it may just be out I’d sorts stuff, try to be patient.
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