Karaharl 0 Posted August 26, 2020 Ok so I've lost ten pounds in four weeks. Between thinking I have cancer to ALS and my anxiety being in a constant state of fight or flight, I haven't been eating much. I've been to the Dr who just gave me pills to try and sustain my appetite, I didn't even pick up the prescription. I ate normally yesterday but my scale still said less this morning than it did yesterday morning. I'm somewhere between getting ready to throw my scale in the trash and going to the emergency room. Has this kind of weight loss happened to anyone else? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ZenCube 59 Posted August 26, 2020 Weight loss is said to become a concern when it drops below 10% of your previous weight. In other words, someone weighting 160 pounds should be concerned if he/she loses 16 pounds or more. Until that margin is crossed weight loss is most probably diet related, stress related or the consequence of a change in the lifestyle. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MARC 431 Posted August 27, 2020 You said you were eating less which would account for your weight loss. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
xijof 0 Posted October 9 On 8/26/2020 at 5:25 PM, Karaharl said: Ok so I've lost ten pounds in four weeks. Between thinking I have cancer to ALS and my anxiety being in a constant state of fight or flight, I haven't been eating much. I've been to the Dr who just gave me pills to try and sustain my appetite, website link shared some helpful information about similar cases. I ate normally yesterday but my scale still said less this morning than it did yesterday morning. I'm somewhere between getting ready to throw my scale in the trash and going to the emergency room. Has this kind of weight loss happened to anyone else? Rapid weight loss like that can happen when anxiety or stress suppresses appetite, but losing ten pounds in four weeks without trying is significant and should be checked out. It’s good that you’ve seen your doctor. Make sure to follow up, discuss your ongoing symptoms, and consider picking up the prescription to help stabilize your appetite. If you keep losing weight or feel worse, it’s best to go back to your doctor or the ER to rule out any underlying medical issues. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
