So, you know I mentioned a couple of weeks ago, that I had lost? Well, guess what? What was lost, has now been found once again. Not only did I find those two pounds back, but a couple of more. Yes, it stinks. I don’t know what else to say about the weight. Being big is not fun to me. I hate it. I know that if I am able to lose some of this weight, the pain would not be as bad on my joints.
For the last week, I have logged my food, into my journal at myfitnesspal.com. I have kept my calories below the amount that was okay with my doctor. I even walked several days last week. My weight had increased when I went to the doctor on Wednesday. Not good. Not good at all. The doctor and I had a nice talk about my weight issue. He is thinking that my gaining has to do with the medication I am on for the fibromyalgia. Yes, one of the side effects of the medicine is weight gain, however, that does not mean that every person will have this side effect. From what the doctor said though, it looks like it may be affecting me. He did go ahead and do some blood work to see if perhaps I am having issues with my thyroid. Sometimes this will cause weight gain, but it has never been an issue for me in the past, so I don’t see there being anything wrong with it now.
So where do I go from here? Could I find another doctor and try different medicines? Could I cut back from the medicine that is causing this supposedly causing the weight gain? Could I just stopping taking the medicine and just try all natural remedies? Well, I have tried all three of the above. So far, the only thing that has helped with the pain and other side effects of fibromyalgia is the medicine I am on.
For now, I just continue on with the logging of my food, making sure I get plenty of protein and less, carbs and fats. I continue walking and stretching as much as I can. Then I pray. I ask God to lead me to an answer that will help me. Would you also pray for me?
Blessings!
