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Posted 1/7/2011 10:20 PM (GMT 0)
Unfortunately, I am a person who needs to gain weight.  I am very scared with the amount I have lost and cannot get it back on, even while on 25mg of prednisone, and 100 imuran daily and 40 mg of Humira weekly.  I am now down to 85 lbs.  This really makes me nervous....that is may affect my inner organs.  How low do the doctors allow a person weight go down to before they feel it is serious enought to do something else. 
Posted 1/7/2011 11:01 PM (GMT 0)
I wish I could help, but I am having a similar problem. I am right on the cusp of an unhealthy low weight. I have been trying to eat healthy fat/high calorie but it doesn't seem to do anything. When I got off the prednisone I lost a few more pounds and just can't gain.

What is surprising to me is that in the last couple months as I felt better I thought I would gain, but nothing.

What do you typically eat in a day? Maybe we can offer suggestions if we see what you are eating.

Also, just as they do with weightloss, you may need to track calories and make sure you are getting enough calories to at least make sure you don't lose anymore weight.
Posted 1/7/2011 11:18 PM (GMT 0)
I do have some suggestions that might help, but I do think it would be best if you could speak with your doctor about your concerns and ask if you can be referred to see a dietitian.

Are you a tall lady? I can see that you've lost weight, but don't know if you're still in your healthy weight range or not.

Suggestions may follow, but in the meantime, would you be able to tell me what you can eat atm, and what your safe foods seem to be?

Ivy.
Posted 1/8/2011 7:30 AM (GMT 0)
I was the same way... 5'9 and only 120pds..that was down from the 260pds that I was I looked really unhealthy and sick, due to food going out as fast as I could put it in...I started by eating smaller meals that I could tolorate 5-6 times a day and using vitamins, omega. I am now at 135pds and 'trying' to keep it stable...but when you have to go on a clear fluid diet often or liquid diet its hard...boost is good..hate the taste but the high calorie one is good for me, also the carnation breakfast drinks are yum..with breakfast..and I can drink milkshakes so I add that in every once in a while with a lot of bananas or strawberrys mixed in...
Posted 1/8/2011 7:44 AM (GMT 0)
When I first got sick (8 years ago), I had a huge weight loss where I got down to 110 pounds. My GI told me that he'd usually let meget down to 85-90 pounds (I'm 5'5), before he'd admit me to the hospital. Have you talked to your doctor about it? It seems like you're getting underweight (assuming you're not like 5' tall).

When I was trying to gain it back, I ate a lot of ice cream, macaroni and cheese, noodle mixes, and Ramen. It helped and it's definately good for gaining weight...Boost/Ensure was also a lifesaver.
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