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About weight . . .

LilacTree — Fri, 17 May 2019 20:41:21 GMT

. . . Trying to gain is just as hard as trying to lose. I gain a pound or two, but if I have one bad day of not being able to eat enough, those two pounds disappear. Then I get dehydrated which leads to other symptoms. It’s a never ending battle.

Since I have been diagnosed with lupus several weeks ago, it’s been worse, and I have not actually discussed this diagnosis or treatment of it with the RA doc yet because my appt is not until late August.

I am frustrated and exhausted.

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Sweetbay magnolia — Fri, 17 May 2019 20:48:15 GMT

So sorry to hear that. I wish I could come over and cook something for you!

What sounds good?

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ALRATIBA — Fri, 17 May 2019 20:58:01 GMT

@LilacTree wrote:
. . . Trying to gain is just as hard as trying to lose. I gain a pound or two, but if I have one bad day of not being able to eat enough, those two pounds disappear. Then I get dehydrated which leads to other symptoms. It’s a never ending battle.

Since I have been diagnosed with lupus several weeks ago, it’s been worse, and I have not actually discussed this diagnosis or treatment of it with the RA doc yet because my appt is not until late August.

I am frustrated and exhausted.

@LilacTree

My SIL has lupus .. the steroids she takes caused her to gain A LOT of weight. She went up several sizes.

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Northray — Fri, 17 May 2019 21:01:42 GMT

Aww, I'm so sorry. Do you like Milkshakes? How about breads and pasta? A nice slice of french bread with cream cheese on it? An alfredo sauce on pasta will add the pounds. Believe me! Whatever you eat must be high in calories (and somewhat healthy of course). Most Smoothie shops sell high caloric, healthy shakes for bodybuilders and the such. Maybe you can buy some of those. Eat what appeals to you and lots of it.

I know that if you depressed it will be hard to summon your appetite but just put the food in your mouth, chew and swallow. Above all don't be discouraged, it will get better.

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LilacTree — Fri, 17 May 2019 21:31:06 GMT

meds.@ALRATIBA wrote:
@LilacTree wrote:
. . . Trying to gain is just as hard as trying to lose. I gain a pound or two, but if I have one bad day of not being able to eat enough, those two pounds disappear. Then I get dehydrated which leads to other symptoms. It’s a never ending battle.

Since I have been diagnosed with lupus several weeks ago, it’s been worse, and I have not actually discussed this diagnosis or treatment of it with the RA doc yet because my appt is not until late August.

I am frustrated and exhausted.
@LilacTree

My SIL has lupus .. the steroids she takes caused her to gain A LOT of weight. She went up several sizes.

@ALRATIBA

Most people do gain. I’ve been on prednisone for 14 years, but at a very low dose, 8 mgs per day. That may be the difference. I have suffered other side effects from it though. It’s one of those love it/hate it meds.

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LilacTree — Fri, 17 May 2019 21:37:27 GMT

@Northray wrote:
Aww, I'm so sorry. Do you like Milkshakes? How about breads and pasta? A nice slice of french bread with cream cheese on it? An alfredo sauce on pasta will add the pounds. Believe me! Whatever you eat must be high in calories (and somewhat healthy of course). Most Smoothie shops sell high caloric, healthy shakes for bodybuilders and the such. Maybe you can buy some of those. Eat what appeals to you and lots of it.

I know that if you depressed it will be hard to summon your appetite but just put the food in your mouth, chew and swallow. Above all don't be discouraged, it will get better.

@Northray

unfortunately none of those delicious foods are recommended to eat with lupus. I do drink one to two Resource 2 nutrition drinks per day, they are 480 calories each. I think they are keeping me alive.

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LilacTree — Fri, 17 May 2019 21:41:48 GMT

@Sweetbay magnolia wrote:
So sorry to hear that. I wish I could come over and cook something for you!

What sounds good?

@Sweetbay magnolia

That’s the problem, so many foods are disallowed for lupus. I truly don’t know what to eat. Unfortunately, we don’t have a farmers market close by.

Thanks for the offer though!

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godi — Fri, 17 May 2019 21:52:36 GMT

Life has a way of slapping you hard. I hope you see your doctor and they get you on a path to feeling better. (((((Hugs))))) to you! ❤️🙏

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SchippyLuv — Fri, 17 May 2019 22:14:52 GMT

Hi LilacTree,

I wonder if using MyFitnessPal in reverse might be helpful for you. First you have to figure out how many calories you need to maintain your weight - then add maybe 500 calories a day to that number - then track daily in the app.

MyFitnessPal tracks all kinds of stuff like exercise and how that impacts your weight + water intake + micronutrients - all kinds of stuff...

Adding 500 calories a day should give you a weekly gain of about a pound a week.

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SilleeMee — Fri, 17 May 2019 22:38:09 GMT

I have scleroderma with malabsorption. I have to eat nutrient dense foods to keep my weight from going down. I don't eat food that is empty calorie type. Everything I eat is non-processed. I don't eat condiments of any kind. No dairy except for whole milk yogurt. I eat gluten-free bread, not because I have a gluten problem, but because I don't eat wheat products to keep inflammation minimal. Food that causes inflammation is always a concern for me. I am constantly keeping an eye on new food that doesn't cause inflammation but is anti-inflammatory and healthy.

If I had to describe my diet using one word, that word would be simple.

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vsm — Fri, 17 May 2019 23:26:44 GMT

@LilacTreeAugust is far off for someone who is suffering, as you are. The RA doc would want to know what's happening with you now, when an intervention of some sort (medication, therapy, etc.) could do you some good and perhaps change the course of your disease. Please, please move up your appointment!

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henderson — Sat, 18 May 2019 00:29:39 GMT

Will your insurance provide for dietician services?

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barb40 — Sat, 18 May 2019 02:06:28 GMT

I know you said your Dr. appointment isn't until August...perhaps you could call the office and speak to the nurse about your concerns and get some guidance re: your diet/...good luck!

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tansy — Sat, 18 May 2019 07:06:29 GMT

How about apple slices dipped in almond butter or avocado slices on a toasted English muffin as snacks?

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Sweet Caroline 1 — Sat, 18 May 2019 10:48:39 GMT

@LilacTree, Good morning sweet lady! You could call your RA dr and leave a mesage with the nurse about the new lupus diagnosis. See if she could see you sooner. I'm sorry you are having medical problems. Please try not to let it lower your spirits. Love, SC

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LilacTree — Sat, 18 May 2019 17:29:34 GMT

@vsm wrote:
@LilacTreeAugust is far off for someone who is suffering, as you are. The RA doc would want to know what's happening with you now, when an intervention of some sort (medication, therapy, etc.) could do you some good and perhaps change the course of your disease. Please, please move up your appointment!

@vsm

I am on the cancellation list. They have offered someone else in their practice. However I liked her so much that I don’t want to risk anyone else.

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chrystaltree — Sat, 18 May 2019 17:39:57 GMT

I don't know how an inability to eat whatever you think you need to eat to gain weight would lead to dehydration. You are not a nutritionist or dietician so there is no way that you can deal with this on your own.

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ECBG — Sun, 19 May 2019 01:11:37 GMT

Sounds like you're dehydrated my dear. You'd have to use up 7,000 calories to equal 2 pounds.