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I have always had the thin and can eat whatever without gaining weight until I was out on steroids and became overweight, since I was taken off them I have shed the pounds like a snake sheds skin (sorry for the gross analogy couldn't think of anything else) I then was able to maintain a healthy weight but now I am back to losing weight. I am 5'7 and I weigh only 116lbs. I have tried eating more, I have tried eating smaller meals but several throughout the day. I have tried things recommended by… read more
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Members rallied around someone experiencing unexpected weight loss, with nearly everyone urging them to get their thyroid checked by an... Read more
With fibromyalgia your weight will go up and down.
Have you had your thyroid checked? Hyperthyroid can make you loose weight at a fast rate. Also, have you checked your blood sugar and is there a history of diabetes in your family? I would start there.
Sorry, it's the nurse in me.
One last thought. Are you going through any kind of major stress or depression? Any of the things I mentioned can really effect your weight.
I hope you can figure it out soon.
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Didn't read all the answers but did anyone suggest that you have your thyroid checked? That could be part of the problem as other diseases. So make sure you get it all checked. out.
have your thyroid checked as suggested many of us have one or the other issuer with that pesky gland it either underproduces or over does it. I have the oppisite issue ad I cant tell you how glad I am that Im on meds for it now Im not gaining (though hard to lose (Im back to fluctiaoniny up and down in a rough 10lbs) It has also helpd ALOT with the fibro My non Flare pain level is managable most of the time yea the sheer exhustion that comes with being in some pain everday day in day out still there but not as bad.
I have hypothyroidism as well. I've had it for 35 year's now and taking levothyroxine for it.
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