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Originally Posted by Dew58
I dislike the fact that in the last year, I have gained at least 75-80 lbs..when Neurontin was introduced into my cocktail of meds. At first it was 300 mg..then 600 mg..then 1200 mg from family doc(35 lbs gained in short period of time).
PM doc doubled my Neurontin from 1200 to 2400 mg daily, in 1/09. The proof is in my chart..I have gained 35 lbs, more, in the last 5 months.
I am not use to carrying this weight around. I feel trapped with the RSD/CRPS I as it is..the weight gain adds insult to injury 
Oh well, I just have to get over it, somehow.
I can barely walk with a cane. So much for working out.
I am not the only one that has had to endure weight gain from medications.
I am on a new diet and do eat healthier. |
I know what you mean, Dew.
I have put about 35lbs on since developing RSD 2 years ago which is a lot, especially for a teenager. I never used to be really skinny but was just a nice size but now, I am way too big!!!
My GP was worried about my weight a bit and said that it could be making me feel slightly worse. I told him that I knew I was overweight but that I couldn't exercise because of my RSD. He said that he wanted me to lose some weight and told me to cut down on foods which didn't help so he decided to put me on the Cambridge Diet. You aren't supposed to go on it under 16 but my dr agreed that I had to do something about my weight.
All I can have a day is either 3 milkshakes or some soups. I guess i'm 'lucky' as I don't have to worry about the diet affecting my medications as I don't take any seeing as though they don't help.
I have been on the diet about 3 weeks now and have lost over 14lbs!!!! I still have a long way to go but it's a start!
The diet is really tough but it helps! I have started adding a small meal every day now as I felt pretty sick beforehand.
Please don't give up hope, Dew! I know it is hard but please know that we are all here for you!
Take care.