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(Message started by: captdshea on May 4^th, 2003, 2:48pm)

Title: ?.. For Episodic Suffers
Post by captdshea on May 4^th, 2003, 2:48pm

Is it typical for you to lose lots of weight when in cycle?..

David

Title: Re: ?.. For Episodic Suffers
Post by kim on May 4^th, 2003, 3:05pm

Yes. That's because I'm afraid to eat........when ya eat you "slow down" and that's when I get hit. So, I tend to drink lots of coffee and try and keep busy and not eat or sleep or do anything that induces "relaxation".........
Jenny Craig Poster Girl ;D

Title: Re: ?.. For Episodic Suffers
Post by Joanie on May 4^th, 2003, 3:16pm

Hi David,

Normally, I have always lost weight, due I think to the stress of the Ch. This time, however, I put on lots of weight due to the high doses of steroids I was on.

Joanie (Jenny Craig poster girl wannabe! ;D)

Title: Re: ?.. For Episodic Suffers
Post by Mark C on May 4^th, 2003, 3:30pm

Yes.
:-X

Title: Re: ?.. For Episodic Suffers
Post by oringkid on May 4^th, 2003, 7:40pm

I don't know about "lots" of weight, but I do tend to eat less, mostly because I tend to get hit right before or right as I begin to eat... then an hour to 2 hours later, the food just don't look quite as appetizin'!

Sherry

Title: Re: ?.. For Episodic Suffers
Post by Callico_Kid on May 4^th, 2003, 11:32pm

I've been gaining because they have my schedule so messed up I am not getting the work I normally do, hence not as much excercise.
jc

Title: nope
Post by rumplestiltskin on May 5^th, 2003, 1:47am

never did

Title: Re: ?.. For Episodic Suffers
Post by BobG on May 5^th, 2003, 2:41am

No.

But I would like to lose some weight. Last Jewish Holiday I ballooned up to 265#. I need to get back down to 260.

Title: Re: ?.. For Episodic Suffers
Post by Charlie on May 5^th, 2003, 4:30am

From 1969 to 1991, I gained about 20 pounds but it had nothing to do with CH. For the last 12 years they have been gone and I haven't gained at all. In otherwords:

No

Charlie

Title: Re: ?.. For Episodic Suffers
Post by JDH on May 5^th, 2003, 10:12am

My weight may go down a little but I think that's just due to all of the stress involved and lack of exercise when I'm in a cycle.

Jim

Title: Re: ?.. For Episodic Suffers
Post by totka on May 5^th, 2003, 10:14am

Yes Captain,

I lost about 5 kgs in January and I gained 7 kgs in a week in February during my steroid-treatment.

Title: Re: ?.. For Episodic Suffers
Post by CLR on May 5^th, 2003, 11:16am

Yes I lost some lbs, but didn't take long for them to climb back on this ole bod.

Pfdays,
Cindra

Title: Re: ?.. For Episodic Suffers
Post by Ann on May 5^th, 2003, 1:15pm

Normally no..but since I quit smoking...yeah...I've gained 5 pounds in the last 3 weeks. I think I'll start up again! ;D

hugs
Ann

Title: Re: ?.. For Episodic Suffers
Post by vig on May 5^th, 2003, 2:35pm

I've lost ~40 pounds in the last 2 years.

The bright side of this coin!

Title: Re: ?.. For Episodic Suffers
Post by Kenzie60 on May 5^th, 2003, 2:46pm

Yes, I lost 12 lbs., I think its because I am afraid to eat, because that might bring on a headache. Also I have no desire to eat when I am in cycle. I have to make myself eat when I am in cycle. When I am in cycle I get a weird taste in my mouth, does anyone else get that? ??? ??? ???

Roseanne

Title: Re: ?.. For Episodic Suffers
Post by vig on May 5^th, 2003, 2:55pm

I get a taste in my mouth like I just licked a battery... and very little appetite during the episodes.

I often have no food anywhere in my system, it's not uncommon to go 24 - 36 hours on water only.

I suppose I should get some vitamins.

Title: Re: ?.. For Episodic Suffers
Post by JCM on May 5^th, 2003, 3:57pm

Yes I have loss weight also. It seems like right when I am ready to eat the headache comes and destroys the appetite. The past 3 weeks I have been on a diet on pain killers and coffee, with a couple of meals in between. Hope this ends soon. >:(

Title: Re: ?.. For Episodic Suffers
Post by Kenzie60 on May 5^th, 2003, 4:13pm

That's the taste. Like licking a battary. Makes you loss your appette. (I can't spell during cycle) (Brain meltdown) :o If my husband didn't make me eat I wouldn't. I could live on water during a cycle.

Roseanne :o

Title: Re: ?.. For Episodic Suffers
Post by Bob P on May 5^th, 2003, 4:19pm

Yes. I lose 15-20 per cluster cycle. I don't eat so the cafergot tabs I use will work faster on an empty stomach.

Title: Re: ?.. For Episodic Suffers
Post by captdshea on May 5^th, 2003, 5:32pm

Like Bob P. I lose around 15lbs in a cycle. From reading here we can see most suffers do and looks like most are afraid to eat.

Thanks for the replys PFDAN to all.

David

Title: Re: ?.. For Episodic Suffers
Post by OneEyeBlind on May 5^th, 2003, 5:41pm

Don't think I lost nothing but sleep !!!!!!!!!! And my sanity.

Out of cycle, fat & Happy in PA, Nan

Title: Re: ?.. For Episodic Suffers
Post by BruceD on May 5^th, 2003, 5:47pm

I'd say no for me.

I lose my appetite, but then because of lack of sleep my extra activity/exercise decreases too. I've never noticed any weight loss during an episode, but then I really don't have all that many spare pounds to lose in the first place.

Title: Re: ?.. For Episodic Suffers
Post by Big_Dan on May 5^th, 2003, 8:04pm

I wish I lost alot of weight during cycle....

... but you know what happens to it after midnight, dontcha?... ;D

-Big Dan

Title: Re: ?.. For Episodic Suffers
Post by ZAIRA on May 6^th, 2003, 3:30pm

Hello David, :D

Yes, 1 or max 2 kg... my neuro tells me that this is due to Lithium... but: I don’t know! ??? ??? ???

All the best for you,

Zaira

Title: Re: ?.. For Episodic Suffers
Post by brain_cramps on May 6^th, 2003, 5:26pm

I used to lose 10 - 20 lbs each cycle but haven't really lost much since being med-free.

Besides having a bit of an appetite, another reason is I'll eat a lot of small meals. No BIG meals. NEVER MISS ANY MEALS!!! Then, for me, the 'big relaxation on the couch' doesn't happen and I usually only get hit at night.

It works for me...

grant 8)

Title: Re: ?.. For Episodic Suffers
Post by marty on May 7^th, 2003, 7:45am

Hi there Captain..

I only seem to loose sleep and sometimes (I think) my mind (but the mind thing may be a chronic problem).

Not-feeling-to-smart-today-Marty

Have you all noticed what Pam made us do when we add our names to the bottom of what we wrote..? ;D

Title: Re: ?.. For Episodic Suffers
Post by BobG on May 7^th, 2003, 8:05am

Marty

I noticed a few folks try to imitate Pam's sign off style but they failed miserably.

I, for one, ain't goin' there BobG

Title: Re: ?.. For Episodic Suffers
Post by echo on May 7^th, 2003, 8:35am

Not normally but I do remember several cycles where I lost between 110 and 250 pounds.

Another name for that amount of weight loss would be "Friends".

Title: Re: ?.. For Episodic Suffers
Post by NotH20 on May 7^th, 2003, 9:55am

David,

I also have weight loss - it's mainly due to the meds and just not feeling like eating. The last thing I want to do is the dance w/ a full belly. >:(

Mia

Title: Re: ?.. For Episodic Suffers
Post by CelestialFlowers on May 7^th, 2003, 12:01pm

The insomnia that comes with it is what does it for me. I will lose 10 to 20 lbs, nothing to serious.

Title: Re: ?.. For Episodic Suffers
Post by cootie on May 7^th, 2003, 12:07pm