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Still Losing Weight!

Jerri Ward

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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. :(

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Lisa
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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

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JNBunnie1
Posted

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

pedro Explorer
pedro
Posted

hi. so sorry you are going thru this.

How is your thyroid medicine?

I hope you feel better soon.

Best regards.

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Felidae
Posted

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.

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loco-ladi
Posted

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!

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