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I'm Worried I Can't Stop My Weight Loss.
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I have IBS and fibro, and lately I've been losing weight almost daily and it's starting to annoy me because I'm finding myself losing weight when I don't want to and I'm actually starting to look unhealthy and sick. I've been carrying an extra 6-7kgs my whole life and I can't believe I'm at a point where I've lost them (over the last year) and I really don't want to lose weight anymore but it seems out of my control. Sometimes even when I eat a lot for a couple of days I'm still unable to… read more

posted April 14, 2020
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A MyFibroTeam Member

Rapid, unintended weight loss needs to be investigated by your doctor as soon as possible. Gastroenterologist start with colonoscopy, upper endoscopy, full blood work with this type of issue.
Your age, risk factors, health history, medications and your symptoms can give your doctor a clue how to move forward with testing.
Hope you feel better soon.

posted April 15, 2020
A MyFibroTeam Member

I have Ulcerative Colitis, and it does make you loose weight without proper treatment.

Medications for your IBS treatment can help with flares and symptoms. BTW, Remicade and Mesalamine (aka Lialda and other name brands) (at max dose) is what got me into remission for Ulcerative Colitis.

I will tell you that when it came to my medication for Fibromyalgia, Lyrica packed back on the weight and then some. I call my gut the Lyrica belly.

The others are right though. Your GI can posdibly help identify the cause of your weight loss.

Investigate your diet as well. Maybe you are lacking healthy fat. Protein is not enough.

posted July 11, 2020
A MyFibroTeam Member

Make sure it’s one of the first things you do when this stay at home gets lifted

posted April 15, 2020 (edited)
A MyFibroTeam Member

Weight loss is a problem for me, too. I was supposed to have a colonoscopy, but can't , b/c of the
virus.

posted April 15, 2020
A MyFibroTeam Member

I would make an appointment with a gastro to rules out any internal problems. I would start with a colonoscopy

posted April 14, 2020

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