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Maria Reyes35 said:yeah..
going from "hey, your weight is fine for your height (110 lbs at 5'0")" to suggesting we go hunting for ulcers or H. pylori...
Sure, my current weight might not be a crisis, but what *is* a crisis is the fact that the scale keeps dropping and dropping even though I'm eating enough calories. It just doesn't make sense.
As for the H. pylori or an ulcer, nope—already had those tests done..
Rachel Brooks63 said:Hyperthyroidism, most likely.
I forgot to mention, her thyroid levels have always been fine—at least, it was never officially diagnosed. She has some cysts on her thyroid, but nothing worth worrying about.
Hey everyone, I'm new here. Sorry if this has been covered before, but my situation is pretty weird, so if anyone's dealt with something similar, I'd really appreciate some direction or advice.
So, this isn't actually about me. It’s about my mom—she’s over 50 and dealing with some health stuff. The biggest issue right now is that she's losing weight way too fast and just can't put any on, even though she eats regularly and in decent amounts. I mean, she's not eating like a competitive eater or anything, but given her daily calorie intake, her weight is just way too low. Right now, she's sitting at about 108 lbs at 5'0".
The real headache is her food allergies. She's allergic to a ton of different foods, plus preservatives and flavor enhancers. On top of that, she has a histamine intolerance. Because of all that, most things she tries to eat make her feel terrible the next day, or she breaks out in rashes and redness. But here's the kicker: even with the "safe" foods she's allowed to eat, she still won't gain weight.
So, my question is: has anyone ever been in a similar spot, or do you know someone who might be able to help? We've seen plenty of doctors and run all sorts of tests, but nothing serious has ever come up beyond what I already mentioned. One last-ditch idea she had—since she's heard of similar cases—is that it might actually be related to her teeth. She has porcelain crowns, and she's wondering if the food intolerance is actually a reaction to the material used in the dental work.