Still Losing Weight!

[Jerri Ward]

I have been gluten-free for a year and a half. I have lost 60 lbs. in the process. I have dropped from a size 12 to a size 2. I now suffer from Iron Deficiency Anemia. They are still doing tests to find out why. I am eating, but cannot seem to gain any weight. I feel worse than I did before I was diagnosed. I never thought that could be possible. I am at a loss as to what to do. I am down to 98 lbs. I am so weak that I can barely get around. I cannot keep going on like this. This is not living.

[Lisa]

Jerri:

I am sorry that you have gone throught such troubles and hardships. I don't have any answers for you, but you can always used this board to let out a yell if you need too.

I hope you find you answers soon.

Lisa

[JNBunnie1]

I'm sorry you're feeling so poorly Jerri. Have you had any doctors test for heavy metal toxicity?

[pedro]

hi. so sorry you are going thru this.

How is your thyroid medicine?

I hope you feel better soon.

Best regards.

[Felidae]

Could you have other food intolerances? I just figured out (I think) that I really cannot eat tapioca. I was losing weight and feeling awful for the past two months, so I stopped eating it this week. I hope you can figure out what is causing your problem.

[loco-ladi]

Not sure if this will help or not, depending on your situation food wise anyways...

many many years ago, I also was 98 pounds (give or take) and a size 3

My doctor way back then wanted me to gain weight, his instructions were no matter what no matter how, eat an ice cream every day, cup, bowl, cone, whatever I could get ahold of..... this naturally poses a few issues with the gluten-free diet depending on your tolerences to different things

I did end up gaining some weight not enough to suit him but later I added more baked goods and more healthy meals as well, and got to a healthier wieght.

I do feel for you as I do know what your going thru partly.

you have my prayers with you at least for a quick and positive outcome!