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Drastic Weight loss

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UK-Ven-medicate
UK-Ven-medicate

in 3-4 weeks I have lost over 1 stone. This is not planned and I whilst Ima all sort of medication for back pain amongst other things. I cant understand what is happening to me.

My GP has sent bloods away for test on thyroid, Liver and Pancreas and they are all back clear. The GP says it's not the medication so I am left a little concerned.

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  • anna_10764
    anna_10764 UK-Ven-medicate

    Posted

    Unintentional loss of more than 5% of your weight over 6 to 12 months is usually a cause for concern. Unintentional weight loss could be a sign of serious illness or disease or something as minor as a stomach virus. Unintentional weight loss is most prevalent in people with pre-existing medical conditions. Some people who experience this symptom suffer from a variety of diseases including diabetes, AIDS and depression. Sometimes it may happen because of alcohol misuse or drug misuse, heart, kidney, liver disease, Addison’s disease, TB, gastroenteritis, or HIV. Consult your doctor. Once the condition is corrected, the weight loss should subside.
  • char892
    char892 UK-Ven-medicate

    Posted

    Hi,

    This is a bit late but I have the same problem (although I have many other symptoms too.

    I was wondering did it subside eventually? 

    • tracey29166
      tracey29166 char892

      Posted

      Hi just wondered how have you been getting on with your weight loss? 
  • george18330
    george18330 UK-Ven-medicate

    Posted

    I will like to suggest you to take some calories and protein rich supplementary powder regularly with your food. So that, you will gain some weight.
  • tracey29166
    tracey29166 UK-Ven-medicate

    Posted

    Hi how are you ? We are going thought the sme thing with my partner he has lost a stone and half in a month going though tests....
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