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Re: Excessive Appetite & Weight Gain - Very Concerned
From: cathy:- (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Wed, 13 Nov 2002 14:43:13 -0600 (CST)
Weight gain is a symptom of hypothyroid, so you probably should have
your thyroid levels checked to make sure that you don't need your
synthroid dose to be increased. Also, besides synthroid there is also
Armour thyroid, which comes from pig thyroid. Some people do better on
Armour, some better on synthroid. The Armour isn't as profitable for
the drug companies so it doesn't get advertised, but it might be worth
some experimentation.
At Wed, 13 Nov 2002, Lyn wrote:
>
>I am a 31 year old female who is being treated for iron-deficiency
>anemia due to heavy menstrual cycles. I have been taking Niferex
>(liquid iron supplement) for approximately 4 months to treat this
>condition and have been told to stay on it until March of 2003 (9 months
>in total).
>I have noticed recently that I have put on approximately 15 pounds
>(mostly around the abdominal area) and I have a much increased appetite.
>At times, it seems I cannot eat fast enough and I have had an increased
>craving for sweets (chocolate, cookies, etc) that I have NEVER had
>before. Until recently the only time I would crave chocolate would be
>just before the start of my period - now it seems like I want it all the
>time.
>
>I am also on Synthroid for hypothyroidism, Clarinex & Rhinocort Aqua for
>allergies.
>
>Can any of these medications be causing the weight gain and increased
>appetite/craving for food? I am beginning to worry about my weight gain
>and increased need for foods, especially sweets. I have gained weight
>on the iron supplement before (I have taken many times on & off for the
>anemia), but this is the first time I have experienced the food
>cravings.
>
>Please help! I look forward to hearing from you.
--
cathy :-)
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