Anyone with increased appetite, bloating, and weight gain?

I know they are all symptoms of Lyme, but most people seem to have loss of appetite and weight. My appetite has increased (with the exception of maybe a few days), my stomach/waist is so bloated (actually, my whole body is), and I've definitely gained weight. Aside from it being demoralizing, it's uncomfortable.

I know some of it might be from the abx, but is there anything to help with immediate relief? I drink a ton of lemon water (1/2 gal to 1 gal) a day and take Potassium but nothing seems to help with the swelling (edema?).

My next doctor appt is not for a few weeks - will have thyroid, adrenals, hormones checked. Should I just start supplementing them? How do I know what to use?

LymeTrez said...
I have put on over 45lbs in the past year. I am in the same boat. Trying to get back in to my doctor to have them test my Thyroid differently than they did the first time.... but, in the meantime, I feel your pain. it SUCKS. :(

I'm sorry LymeTrez. It does suck! Not only is it uncomfortable, but I don't even want to see anyone that I haven't seen in a while: they don't really believe I'm that sick anyway, so to gain weight on top of it seems like I'd just look "lazy" to them. Plus, I'm sure it's not having a great effect on my joints, etc Clothes were already painful to wear somedays as it was.

If you are having unexplained weight gain and edema, you really need to get in and have your heart checked! Heart issues (congestive heart failure specifically) can cause fluid retention, even unseen fluid retention internally. Take care of yourselves guys!

Yep, cannot stop gaining weight... sucks. I eat great... lots of veggies.... like mashed cauliflower instead of potatoes... no sugar... very little gluten (usually when out of my control like a family dinner)... I can't stop it. Gotten worse by 6-8 pounds since I started herbal protocol...