Re: bizarre recent hormonal changes..help!
From: Jessica Bardales MD (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Wed, 30 Apr 2003 20:17:39 -0500 (CDT)
Have your hormone levels checked out, especially thyroid hormones.
At Wed, 30 Apr 2003, C wrote:
>
>In the past two years, I've RAPIDLY gained nearly 40 lbs (I'm only
>5'5"), to the point where I am technically over weight now. I started
>eating less, eating healthier, and exercising more. I've always
>exercised moderately. Despite this, I am still CONSISTANTLY and RAPIDLY
>gaining weight. Each week I don't fit into something I fit into last
>week. Over the past few months, I've also noticed that my hair has
>become very course and dry. My face has become dry and patchy. No
>products help. I drink plenty of water. Also, at the end of the day,
>my mouth becomes so dry it's painful. When the weight gain started, I
>saw a doctor who did some lab work and said I was fine. However,
>everything is getting worse. I think there is something really wrong
>with me, but I have no idea what it might be. I'd like to be able to go
>to the doctor and have a guess as to why this is happening, rather than
>having them do nothing and say "oh, that just happens when you get
>older".
>
>Any ideas?
>
>thanks
--
Jessica Bardales MD, SOCOG
Hospital Ginecobstetrico Docente Provincial, Camaguey, Cuba.
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