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Morphim · 3rd Sep 2011, 04:06 PM

I have this little problem. Since last September, my weight has started to go down. First from 74kg to 70, then to 65 and now I'm something between 59 and 61 kg. The problem is, I don't know why I'm losing it! I eat when I'm hungry, about 3-4 meals a day. Breakfast, lunch and dinner. (I exclude small snacks like in the middle like fruit, nuts, and cereal which I usually it between the meals if I am hungry) I think I'm getting enough nutrients, at least the big three. I don't exercise regularly. I am fairly active though, for example I always walk the stairs and I cycle almost everywhere.
Every now and then I get really tired for a short while, about 5 minutes at most and then it goes away. I'm more often hungry and thirsty than I was before. Also I think I have a low blood pressure. If I get up too fast I get dizzy and in some instances, my vision gets blurry and I can't hear as well.

Uhh, I probably gave more information than I intended to. I'd appreciate if you could help me find out what's wrong with me. To be honest I'm sort of embarrassed to ask help here, because I always feel like I'm worrying over nothing...

Zontar · 3rd Sep 2011, 06:06 PM

Unexplained weight loss and exhaustion always warrants an immediate investigation into the cause, if only just to rule out cancer or other particularly onerous diseases.

Asking your doctor if some bloodwork and/or other tests are in order may be a good idea.

greeneyes · 6th Sep 2011, 09:26 PM

check it out - my roommate had the same situation and it turned out she had hyperthyroidism.

Morphim · 12th Sep 2011, 07:04 AM

Thanks guys, I'll try to get an appointment with the school nurse and ask her opinion.

**KaraBulut** · 13th Sep 2011, 07:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Morphim

Thanks guys, I'll try to get an appointment with the school nurse and ask her opinion.

Unexplained weight loss does warrant a trip to the doctor. Better safe than sorry.

Have you talked to your parents about the weight loss? If you haven't had a physical recently, this would be a good time to make an appointment and get checked out.

junea9 · 4th Oct 2011, 10:57 PM

These are very nice tips about the weight loss thanks for writing about the topic.
This is really going to help me a lot.

Morphim · 5th Oct 2011, 04:17 AM

Ah! I totally missed that reply. My parents are concerned with my weight loss as well, and I'm trying to make an appointment next week.

junea9 I'm glad that you found the tips in this thread helpful

3rd Sep 2011, 04:06 PM	#1
Morphim EC Addict Full Member Gender: Male Orientation: ♂ + ♂ Out Status: All but family Location: Kerava, Finland Age: 18 Posts: 438 Join Date: May 2010	Weight loss I have this little problem. Since last September, my weight has started to go down. First from 74kg to 70, then to 65 and now I'm something between 59 and 61 kg. The problem is, I don't know why I'm losing it! I eat when I'm hungry, about 3-4 meals a day. Breakfast, lunch and dinner. (I exclude small snacks like in the middle like fruit, nuts, and cereal which I usually it between the meals if I am hungry) I think I'm getting enough nutrients, at least the big three. I don't exercise regularly. I am fairly active though, for example I always walk the stairs and I cycle almost everywhere. Every now and then I get really tired for a short while, about 5 minutes at most and then it goes away. I'm more often hungry and thirsty than I was before. Also I think I have a low blood pressure. If I get up too fast I get dizzy and in some instances, my vision gets blurry and I can't hear as well. Uhh, I probably gave more information than I intended to. I'd appreciate if you could help me find out what's wrong with me. To be honest I'm sort of embarrassed to ask help here, because I always feel like I'm worrying over nothing... __________________

3rd Sep 2011, 06:06 PM	#2
Zontar Mister Funny Man Full Member Gender: Male Location: Binghampton, NY Posts: 1,539 Join Date: Oct 2010	Re: Weight loss Unexplained weight loss and exhaustion always warrants an immediate investigation into the cause, if only just to rule out cancer or other particularly onerous diseases. Asking your doctor if some bloodwork and/or other tests are in order may be a good idea. __________________ Get up and open your eyes...Don't ever let yourself ever fall down... Get through it and learn how to fly...I know you'll find a way...today. -Days of the New, "Dirty Road"

6th Sep 2011, 09:26 PM	#3
greeneyes Fence Sitter Full Member Gender: Female Orientation: Bisexual Out Status: stumbled out a good deal & on a need to know basis Location: NY Age: 20 Posts: 244 Join Date: Aug 2011	Re: Weight loss check it out - my roommate had the same situation and it turned out she had hyperthyroidism.

12th Sep 2011, 07:04 AM	#4
Morphim EC Addict Full Member Gender: Male Orientation: ♂ + ♂ Out Status: All but family Location: Kerava, Finland Age: 18 Posts: 438 Join Date: May 2010	Re: Weight loss Thanks guys, I'll try to get an appointment with the school nurse and ask her opinion. __________________

4th Oct 2011, 10:57 PM	#6
junea9 Banned Gender: Male Posts: 2 Join Date: Oct 2011	Re: Weight loss These are very nice tips about the weight loss thanks for writing about the topic. This is really going to help me a lot.

5th Oct 2011, 04:17 AM	#7
Morphim EC Addict Full Member Gender: Male Orientation: ♂ + ♂ Out Status: All but family Location: Kerava, Finland Age: 18 Posts: 438 Join Date: May 2010	Re: Weight loss Ah! I totally missed that reply. My parents are concerned with my weight loss as well, and I'm trying to make an appointment next week. junea9 I'm glad that you found the tips in this thread helpful __________________

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