Wellness

[PuppyLoverBob666]

I'm getting ready to have several medical procedures done and for some reason, the medications are making me hungry at night. I try to eat as late as possible, but I end up not being to hold off having a snack, and then I have to brush my teeth...again, and again, etc. I get tired of being hungry, then having a snack, having to brush my etc., rinse and repeat. But I remind myself I want to come out of this with not only my body intact but my teeth too.

[Kachina624]

@PuppyLoverBob666    Have you discussed this with your doctor?

[qualitygal]

Protein foods will fill and fat in foods would possibly help.  But do seek dr's advice since we don't know if your meds and upcoming proceedure would allow for those type of foods.  

[On It]

@PuppyLoverBob666 I would discuss this with the doctor who prescribed the medication. I do know that the vet warned me our bulldog would be hungry during the time she was taking prednisone. I do not know if that symptom translates to humans.

[BlueFinch]

The medications may be causing the increased hunger, but I bet there's some anxiety, too, facing those procedures. 

As the night goes on and there are fewer life distractions, it's an opportune time to start ruminating about things coming up that may be worrisome. It happens to all of us at certain times when night falls. Snacks to the rescue. They offer comfort. I know this firsthand, when I'm feeling stressed.

Just remind yourself that you're really not starving, it's more of a want than a need and that things will settle when you have the medical procedures behind you. Set an unbreakable rule -- nothing by mouth after brushing teeth --- the first time. It's about mind over matter. You've got this. 

I also agree that you should share your concerns with your physician, or treatment team. Watch your weight. You don't want to pile on pounds that are often so hard to take off. 

[SeaMaiden]

I am always hungry but will not eat  unless it is time to eat. Nothing would let me sway from my schedule. It is how I keep my weight down.  

[Kachina624]

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@On It wrote:

@PuppyLoverBob666 I would discuss this with the doctor who prescribed the medication. I do know that the vet warned me our bulldog would be hungry during the time she was taking prednisone. I do not know if that symptom translates to humans.

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@On It   I once had a cocker spaniel that ate the bar soap in the bathroom while on prednisone.  I've heard it has the same effect in people; they gain weight if on it for a period of time.

[hckynutjohn]

@PuppyLoverBob666 

You mention several medical procedures done and needing pre-procedure medications! Are you talking about a week/month/months before these procedures?

Over decades I can pretty much decide what I want to weigh. During those many decades it was also easy for me to ascertain this. Just because I was hungry, did not mean I had to eat. 

I understand many meds can cause certain reactions in different people, but because one is hungry, that does mean you have to eat. Unless your body is low on certain essentials, or you are losing weight or malnourished!  

As others will probably say. Check with your prescribing doctor, or a Pharmacist about this prescription med.

hckynut 🥅🏒

[Zhills]

Anxiety makes me want to eat, and eat, and eat!

[chrystaltree]

What did your doctor say when you asked him or her about this? If snack on protein, it won't drive your appetite the way carbs do and its filking. Sugar free yogurt, cottage cheese, cheese, sliced chicken or turkey, boiled egg. To name a few.