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Can having a stroke make you gain weight?

Stroke & Cerebrovascular Diseases | Last Active: Mar 14 1:13pm | Replies (8)
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@marysah22

I had a ruptured brain aneurysm 2 years ago (SAH) and had no interest in eating or what I liked or anything - I lost a lot of weight. I’d had a fast metabolism all my life and ate whatever I wanted. Never gained weight.

Suddenly this year, I’ve gained 30 pounds and had to buy new pants for work. I haven’t dieted / and don’t want to - but it’s so unusual. None of my meds would cause it - I eat fairly healthfully.

Just wondered if others have suddenly - later - gained a bunch of weight?

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Lisa Lucier, Moderator | @lisalucier | Mar 14 1:13pm

Hi, @marysah22 - welcome to Mayo Clinic Connect. I trust you will find this a helpful and welcoming community.

I have not had a ruptured brain aneurysm as you mentioned you'd experienced. I just noted that when I reached age 34 my body's metabolism changed such that I was no longer slim or normal weight eating the same way I'd always done.

I was very frustrated with realizing I had the capacity to be overweight. That capacity was a new one for me and a place I thought I'd never end up. Having to replace my clothing in a larger size was both discouraging and expensive. I've also been through this process a few times since.

marysah22 - did you get a chance to look at the list of potential reasons for weight gain after a stroke that @feelingthankful mentioned earlier in this discussion https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1131097/? If so. do any of these reasons ring true for you?

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