weight and Lyme treatment

Why have I gained 8 lbs in 2 months? Why do I feel hungry all the time? I've been taking doxy for past 2 months, and taking supplements to address iron and vit D and coq10 deficiencies. I thought I'd LOSE weight, but why am I gaining. Is this common?

Thanks for any ideas..

Gaining weight is common with Lyme, but so is loosing weight!! Babesia is also known to cause weight gain, but adrenal and thyroid issues can have an impact on weight gain as well.

Do what you can to limit your calories, and to cut back on starches (gluten intolerance is common and can cause weight gain as well), while still eating as healthy as you can. Exercise - when it's tolerated - is another good thing to do, not only to help keep weight in check, but to help your body deal with the toxins too. Drinking water before you eat will help you to feel a little less hungry too.

I just had 10 lbs plop down on me thanks to my adrenals starting to crash once again, so I know how you feel!!! I've never been this heavy! ARRRG!!!

Guitargal, don't wait to eat until you are hungry. Your body needs the fuel that it gets from the food to heal. Just find food that 'you can get down' - even sipping on broth is better than not eating anything.

I have days where I have trouble eating as well - fortunately for me it's just days now, not months! I learned to watch the clock a bit and how to choose foods that I can 'just get down me' so that I can continue to heal.