Re: Weight loss cant gain now...

[Guest guest]

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It does appear that the signs of malabsorption are evident in the hair and nails

very early. I also have the deep ridges in my nails, thick ridges that go from

cuticle to tip. I checked with a professional, and yes, it was a sign of

malabsorption. I had the extreme hair loss also, it fell out in clumps, so much

so that it would clog the drain in the shower. I will say, though, that since I

was

diagnosed with hypothyroid, and put on Synthroid, all the hair problems have

resolved. It looks wonderful now and I see only normal hair loss.

The loss of muscle tone and with skin hanging on my arms and legs always

alerts me that the problem is worsening. It's my sign that I've got to start

inhaling high calories, and fortunately I love food and can eat a lot except

those

times that I'm recovering from an attack (like now!), but even with eating a

2,500+ calorie a day diet, I still don't gain. An increase of a pound or two

takes

months, when with a normal person they could do it in days.

My doctor explained that the malabsorption problem is not something that one

can easily correct. He said that even though persons with malabsorption can

eventually gain, and do, they very easily lose it all again, it just goes in a

cycle.

And since this is the third time in two years that I've fought this battle, I

have to

believe him. I keep three sizes of clothing in my closet 0-1's, 2's and 4's,

and

go up and down between the three. Pre-CP, I was a size 6, but there's nothing

in there anymore in that size!!

Have to agree with you about the dog, too. Our 14 year old lab, Zeke, who is

now almost completely blind, will not eat anything green. Don't know how he

can even TELL it's green, but he'll spit it out if it is.

Hope you're having a good day!

With hope and prayers,

Heidi

Heidi H. Griffeth

South Carolina

SC & SE Regional Rep.

PAI, Intl.

Note: All comments or advice are personal opinion only, and

should not be substituted for professional medical consultation.

>>Unfortunately I was extrememly malnurished. My fingernails had those

strange lines from lack of iron. My hair turned bright orange and was falling

out;

[Guest guest]

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have you thought about taking iron pills for the loss of iron ? (I'm

anemic and my doctor prescribed them for me, even though they are over

the counter) Also, for the hair and nails, have you thought about taking

gelatin capsules? I do and it helps my hair a lot. I don't have much, so

I can't afford to lose any. My hair is colored because it's about 1/2

gray already and I'm only 33.

Kimber

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Kimber

Vallejo, CA

hominid2@...

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physician or health care professional.