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Hola	08-14-2008 08:48 AM

Shrinking unwillingly

Has anybody noticed that their entire body has reduced in size, despite eating the same? Does this disease deteriorate our usual stature, size, muscle mass?

FinLady

08-14-2008 08:52 AM

Not sure, but interesting question. I lost 40lbs, 1/2 inch in height, and 3 dress sizes during the DX process. If I was really trying, I wouldn't mind being less in the weight department, LOL.

My weight's been pretty stable for about a year now though.

weegot5kiz

08-14-2008 09:08 AM

I have noticed a lack of strength in my left arm, as for height have not measured myself for a while, as for weight yeah come on calgon take it away

Kitty

08-14-2008 09:58 AM

I haven't noticed a difference in height.

I have noticed a difference in width, though. And not the way I want it to go....if you know what I mean. :o

lady_express_44

08-14-2008 10:06 AM

I didn't eat much when things were bad (kept forgetting/had no appetite), but I kept the weight on because I always had to get up in the middle of the night to eat or I couldn't sleep either.

Not getting much heart-pumping exercise doesn't help with losing weight. :rolleyes:

My leg/arm muscles look buff :), and I thought that was a good thing until I realized it was just the up side of spasticity. :(

Cherie

kicker

08-14-2008 10:32 AM

I knew I was shrinking - that's why my belly looks bigger!!!

SallyC

08-14-2008 11:08 AM

I don't know if MS does this but, age does. I'm in my 60s, but haven't noticed any change in height. But, I do look like I'm 6 months Prego..:D....I blame MS and the lack of exercise for that..:rolleyes:

dmplaura

08-14-2008 11:20 AM

I always say I'm 5'2, but I seem to recall that being my mother's idea because I was so sad about being short. I think it was 5'1.5 at that ;)

I was actually planning on having my GP or neuro measure my height to be sure :)

weegot5kiz

08-14-2008 11:58 AM

me too I am going to see pcp friday and ask when there to find out, because now i am wondering

merganser

08-14-2008 05:52 PM

My left leg has become noticeably smaller as I've lost muscle mass due to weakness on that side. Even with physical therapy and doing exercises to increase strength, I can still see my thigh and calf are small on that side.
Susan

0357	08-14-2008 06:06 PM

MS can affect one's weight. Lack of exercise can make one gain weight. But usually people lose weight.

This happened to me when my MS was active; I dropped to a little girl's size 12 pants. I ate and ate and still lost weight.

Now that my MS has settled down, I'm in a Misses size 8 and try to walk daily. Because of the ACTH I was on during my attacks, I lost 1/4". Because of age, I have lost another 1/4" in my height.

Koala77

08-14-2008 07:31 PM

Anyone who loses height should have their bone density checked. Osteoporosis can cause compression fractures of the spine which in turn can result in loss of height, stooped posture and/or a curved upper back (dowager's hump).

Anyone taking long term cortisone therapy is high risk.

0357	08-14-2008 07:42 PM

Koala77

I just had a bone density test and to my surprise it was within the normal range. This came as a great surprise because when I was on ACTH, I was told if I fell I would shatter my hip.

Thanks for pointing this out... Take care.

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