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no appetite, rapid weight loss??

hi, i was ill in the summer with a kidney infection and lost a stone (as in weight) in a week, since then ive been trying to put it back on, but i find it hard to put weight on even though i eat lots.

ive been 8 stone for a few years, im 5ft 1in so its a healthy weight for my height, even when i eat lots i dont seem to put on weight. i've never had an eating disorder or anything, and im not obsessive about how much i weigh but i hate losing weight. i'd just got my weight back up to just under 8 stone and i need it to be 8 stone as i give blood and cant if im lighter.

its christmas and ive lost weight? normarly i shoud be eating loads but im not. ive lost my appetite - but am still eating a normal amount of food. but im losing weight? ive lost harf a stone in about 2/3 days. is this normal? im really tired alot aswell?

anyone got any ideas? thanks
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You aren't just eating junk food I hope?
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Have you had any other symptoms? Extreme thirst? Going to the toilet a lot? If so, there may be a possibility of diabetes.
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a_t
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if you wanna put on weight

Gallon Of Milk A Day
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phew thank god you clarified that the stone was in weight

my advice, GP
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You aren't just eating junk food I hope?



no, i eat healthily.
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phew thank god you clarified that the stone was in weight

my advice, GP



well people on here think they are so funny, i knew someone would have made a comment about it if i didn't clarify.
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That is a lot of weight loss. If it goes on, see your GP. Tapeworms spring to mind, but it's unlikely.

Drink full-fat milk instead of water.Eat snacks every now and then.
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Have you had any other symptoms? Extreme thirst? Going to the toilet a lot? If so, there may be a possibility of diabetes.


no, i dont think so... i've had tests for diabetes in the past and never had a problem with it.
i was iill a few weeks ago, really bad cold then tummy bug, but im over it and i didnt have these problems when i was ill. :/
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no, i dont think so... i've had tests for diabetes in the past and never had a problem with it.
i was iill a few weeks ago, really bad cold then tummy bug, but im over it and i didnt have these problems when i was ill. :/


Hmmm, well you seem to have lost an awful lot of weight very quickly. I would definetely make an appointment with your doctor. Hope all is well :smile:
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Hmmm, well you seem to have lost an awful lot of weight very quickly. I would definetely make an appointment with your doctor. Hope all is well :smile:



thanks :smile: i love food so its wierd that i don't want to eat!! thank you :smile:
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if in doubt, GP. much better than advice from a load of strangers.
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Original post by laurie:)
if in doubt, GP. much better than advice from a load of strangers.


It's all a part of the lay referral system :tongue: But yes, best to go to the GP if you are worried about it - they won't mind! You might get some ensure which'll help you put on the weight.

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