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Posted 1/16/2012 3:03 AM (GMT 0)
Ok, aside from the obvious--that we often dont feel well enough to exercise--why is it that weight gain is such a problem for us? I am fairly active--I work a physically demanding job where I am lifting and moving constantly all day--and have been for the last three years. However, in 2007, I put on 40 pounds in 8 months and Ive not been able to get rid of it. I actually lost 10 pounds, but have recently put it back on.

I keep hearing and reading about how we have a carbohydrate craving that is out of control. Anyone know about this? I never really had a problem with my weight until high school (2004) but ever since then its been crazy out of control. Naturally, my doctors think Im suffering from what I guess you could call the "typical woman's reaction" and feel the need to be super-skinny like a model. I dont--I like having curves--but the stubbornness of this weight and the fact that its mostly on my belly is really upsetting and depressing.

Sorry if thats a bit of a rant, just had to get that out.
Posted 1/16/2012 3:42 AM (GMT 0)
Have you had any thyroid testing within the last year - not just TSH, but free t3, free t4, thyroid antibodies, etc.. ?
Posted 1/16/2012 5:50 AM (GMT 0)
Good lord, I dont even know what those are lol I haven't been told about any thyroid tests of any kind.
Posted 1/16/2012 6:04 AM (GMT 0)
Jaden,

I struggled to keep weight off for most of my life, but now I have the opposite problem - I'd like to put some on. (I can relate to the excess weight on the belly, though. That's always where I gained the most weight in the past. And I felt bloated and full. But addressing my chronic constipation took care a lot of that.)

I do crave carbs but my body can only handle small amounts at a time. Eating too much means more pain, so I just don't. Wish I could, I don't like being a wizened little old lady before my time.

It seems we're never satisfied! rolleyes
Debbie
Posted 1/16/2012 6:04 AM (GMT 0)
There are drs out there who believe FMS is related to being unable to process thyroid hormone effectively....

Unexplained weight gain, or feeling cold when others are warm, slow metabolism, dry hair/skin, losing hair are some symptoms of hypothyroidism.. (low thyroid). Most drs can order the test - family dr, etc..
Posted 1/16/2012 1:11 PM (GMT 0)
I see you are on Lyrica and many that have taken Lyrica have had weight gains like what you are describing.  Some stopped taking it because of this.  This would be my guess as to what is happening.

 

If the Lyrica is really helping you or you don't think this is what is going on, you might want to eat low carb foods.  I have lost 90 pounds doing that and I'm never hungry and am eating much better foods for my health.

 

Sherrine

Posted 1/16/2012 10:28 PM (GMT 0)
I have only been on Lyrica for a short time, and the weight gain started long before that. 40 lbs in 8 months, then just recently another 15 since November. This last spurt is the one that is really worrying me. Im probably going to ask the gastro at my next appointment about the thyroid stuff.
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