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Members expressed deep frustration about medications causing weight gain, with many sharing that the struggle goes far beyond simply eating... Read more

Members expressed deep frustration about medications causing weight gain, with many sharing that the struggle goes far beyond simply eating less and involves powerful medication-induced cravings, particularly for sugar, that make staying on track incredibly difficult. Several members offered practical strategies that have helped them, including intermittent fasting, the Paleo diet, walking despite pain, joining support groups like TOPS, tracking food intake, using probiotics and raspberry ketones, and switching to hydroxychloroquine which some found caused less weight gain than other medications. A recurring theme was the cruel trade-off of needing medications for pain relief and quality of life while simultaneously battling unwanted weight gain, met with understanding and encouragement to be gentle with themselves while finding what works for their individual bodies.