Weight loss

I have a similar problem with weight loss. I have Lyme and Babesia with a possibility for other co-infections that are still being sorted out. The Lyme was positive on tests, the babesia was clinically diagnosed. I was diagnosed in December.

I had joint pain and other mild symptoms for several years that I ignored. Then I got really sick in September with a high fever and tons of new and quite severe symptoms.

From October to November I dropped 20 lbs in without any diet changes and a lot LESS exercise than normal for me. I was considered "normal" weight to start, so it was somewhat concerning. A family medicine doctor tested/checked for everything he could think of (MS, Lupus, Rheumatoid Arthritis, Cancer, Thyroid, etc.) before coming to the conclusion that perhaps a sudden eating disorder was to blame for the tons of symptoms.

It's several months later, and I am still fairly steadily losing weight although not as quickly. I changed my diet somewhat right after Thanksgiving to try to help eradicate the bacteria and prevent Candida. I was researching and trying to do something to help myself before I could get in to see a LLMD.

I eliminated all refined sugar and flour, fried junk food, dairy, etc. I find that I have to eat tons of nuts, peanut butter, meat, eggs, etc. to not lose weight. I am literally eating all the time. I do sometimes have to eat wheat bread or whole grain pasta if I start dropping quickly.

So in my case, I guess the weight loss was a symptom or perhaps a result of Lyme or babesia.

Post Edited (Summer3) : 1/13/2012 11:46:17 AM (GMT-7)

I also have the weight problem.. I gained alot 4 years ago when I first started getting sick and thought I was just getting old .. Lol. Iam only 44 .. I joined the gym and worked out for 2 years and no weight came off... Then last summer I became so weak and tired I couldn't do anything then 3 weeks ago I finally had answers... I have Lymes... Oh and during the last 8 months I have been on the Paleo diet.. Still no weight loss... Now Iam waiting to see the LLMD in Feb...

i have weight loss as well- and my body type was slender to begin with so losing 15 pounds this summer was a big drop for me! ive been trying to focus on a healthy diet by cutting out many highly processed foods but bc of my weight problem, i still am eating breads, cereals, oats, carbs, etc to gain the weight. i will also start drinking protein drinks to hopefully add it back on. but i havent seen any changes yet. but i too eat a lot! all day, but cant seem to put the pounds back on to be a healthier me! do those experiencing weight loss also notice muscle loss and more weakness? im a little afraid that im losing too much muscle

yeah i lost weight and eat a ton but am not able to gain the weight back!

Thanks Ecotick! I've found out recently that I am having to do the same things! I had the whole blood sugar fluctuations as well. Glad to know someone else is experiencing these things as well!!!

Before I started looking into Lyme, nearly a year ago, I decided to check my blood sugar at home just to see if it was normal and it was fairly high especially fasting. I had no risk factors for diabetes so it was the first sign that something strange was going on.

A few months later I started antibiotics the first time for an unexplained fever. My blood sugar went down, but only while on antibiotics. It hovered around 60 fasting and 80 after meals.

Lately, like others here, I have been very hungry every few hours and I also get very shaky after meals and feel like I'm freezing cold. I also become exhausted after meals. I'm thinking maybe I should check it again.