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Posted 3/12/2013 12:00 AM (GMT 0)
Hi everyone - I was diagnosed with LD last spring.  I remember a certain bite that was very different (approximately 5-6 years ago).  Along with all of the "weird" symptoms that I began to experience at that time, I also suddenly lost much of my muscle tone and started gaining weight.  I would say that I felt okay about my weight until then (5'3'' 110-115 lbs.)  I jumped up to 135 lbs in a matter of a few months and hadn't changed my eating habits.  Everyone said it was because I was in my 40's.  I have not been able to lose this weight.  I eat somewhere between 1500-1800 calories/day - not enough for weight loss, especially because I am having a hard time with exercising due to joint and breathing problems (probably from the LD).

So here is my question.........Has anyone used an appetite suppressant while they were being treated for Lyme with antibiotics?  I have never used an appetite suppressant before, but I don't know what else to do.  Not only is my self esteem low but I also just hate feeling this way physically (can't move like I used to because of excess weight in torso area).  Please let me know about the appetite suppressants or any other ideas for weight loss for those of you who have been in a similar situation.  Thanks!!

Posted 3/12/2013 12:06 AM (GMT 0)
I would say you should get your thyroid checked and your adrenals checked. You are probably producing too much cortisol which is causing the weight gain--especially since you indicated that its around your midsection. That is classic cortisol weight.

I would definitely also recommend that you NOT take an appetite suppressant as your weight gain likely has nothing to do with your appetite or food intake especially if your 1800 calories are coming from healthy food. Many on here struggle with weight even though they eat meticulous diets! It's all hormone/adrenal issues.

Good luck. I'm sure someone with more experience with these issues will be by soon!
Posted 3/14/2013 3:19 AM (GMT 0)
Thank you for your input Shabbychic. I will ask if my thyroid and adrenals have been checked or not. Thanks again!
Posted 3/14/2013 4:10 AM (GMT 0)
I see that Shabbychic and I are on the same wavelength concerning the advice to have adrenals and thyroid checked.

If at all possible, I would seek to find the source of the problem, rather than trying to reduce your daily caloric intake down from what already seems like a very reasonable level. I can certainly understand your concern. My wife has recently enrolled in "Weightwatchers," and wants to lose 20 lbs.

I could stand to lose 20 lbs myself. In my case, I don't think that adrenals are the problem. I just need to stop my late night snacking while I am moderating this forum! I confess that I am thinking right now about going downstairs and taking a look in the pantry for a snack. One time when I could not find any snacks in the house, I ate an entire 12 oz. bag of Nestle chocolate chips. I hated myself afterwards!

I wish you well in your endeavor.

Don
Posted 3/14/2013 10:09 PM (GMT 0)
Peppermint is a natural appetite suppressant that won't cause side-effects... Just smelling peppermint can be enough to help.
Posted 3/14/2013 10:52 PM (GMT 0)
Don, thanks for the laugh...much needed. 

Patty

Posted 3/15/2013 6:59 PM (GMT 0)
Thanks Don and Razzle......I will get myself some peppermint gum and see if that helps.
Posted 3/15/2013 10:05 PM (GMT 0)
Make sure you get Xylitol sweetened gum. Avoid sugar and artificial chemical sweeteners (such as nutra-sweet/aspartame or splenda).
Posted 3/16/2013 1:00 PM (GMT 0)
Hi Hope,

Sometimes I still feel hungry - like ravenously hungry, like I could eat another meal!- after I have eaten, and I go brush my teeth with minty toothpaste, and then I'm not hungry anymore.

Drinking green smoothies and lots of lemon water and eating a lot of vegetables help keep me full, too. I'm losing some Lyme weight, finally! It has taken awhile to see any kind of difference even though I eat very healthy and keep active. I think taking activated charcoal has helped a lot. I also started taking extra virgin coconut oil a few months ago, and that can kill off yeast. I wonder if I had some candida issues that are being resolved- I no longer crave sweets.

Hope this helps!
Posted 3/16/2013 4:00 PM (GMT 0)
Thank you Razzle and bluebyyou.......I will try your suggestions. Where do you get activated charcoal - I have never heard of it
Posted 3/18/2013 2:12 PM (GMT 0)
Activated charcoal was at The Vitamin Shoppe, and I think it's at drug stores, too.
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