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Anyone else experience Weight Gain with long COVID?

Posted by RMS @rinadbq, Oct 8, 2021

I have had ~30 pound weight gain since November 2020 when I initially had COVID. It seems disproportionate to my calorie intake. Any one else with this?

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earthangel | @earthangel | Aug 23, 2022
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@jd44204

Good doctor

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He is a great doctor. He is my GP and is an Internal Specialist. He has listened and worked with me to try to find out the root cause to my long list of symptoms.

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arubnitz | @arubnitz | Aug 24, 2022
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@shapd

Sorry you're you've experienced this. Not sure if you're aware of the National Vaccine Injury Program, but definitely reach out to them or I can provide you more info. I also had a vaccine related injury, my Drs didn't want to take the risk with me getting the Covid vaccine as a result. But I have direct contacts of you would like. Prayers to you.

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If you can provide the info for the National Vaccine Injury Program that would be so helpful. Did not know there was one and I regularly search the web for info about what we have all gone through. Thank you!

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jwcali22 | @jwcali22 | Sep 2, 2022
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@rmfe

2 years post covid and with long haul symptoms I have suddenly gained 21 pounds - Dr's have no idea of what triggered this and I have been on lasix to loose the " water weight gain". I am an active very fit 61 year old male. has anyone else had similar issues

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I had Covid in January 2022. Prior, I’ve been the same weight +\- 5 lbs my entire adult life with an active, healthy lifestyle. I’ve steadily added 25 lbs to my abdomen area since I was sick. Drs are running tests to check for any potential underlying causes, so far nothing. The only change in my life was Covid and it’s very frustrating to understand why this is happening or why it’s not dropping with intentional effort.

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amastromatto | @amastromatto | Sep 2, 2022
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@alexav

Finally I find experiences I can relate to.

I am a healthy middle age female and I've always been on the same weight all my teen-adult life. I did exercise regularly and even lost pregnancy weight pretty quickly after having my kid. I never got tested for Covid but my husband did (he had it twice, different years). I only had a bad cough just for one day, no other symptoms so I assumed I never had it but then the extreme fatigue and headaches started and lasted for like 6 months or more, I also had extreme back pain, maybe kidney stuff? At the same time I started gaining weight very fast (40pounds in 2 months) and have been unable to lose it despite eating extremely healthy and swimming 3 times per week. Like if I move away from the routine, weight starts building up again. I have tested my blood, thyroid, hormonal profile, kidneys and all comes back normal. It really scares me, I have reached 165 pounds in 4 months when I have forever been around 110. Currently even if I try, I cannot exercise the way I used to or I become extremely fatigue, its like my metabolism got screwed.

I was also discussing this with a friend of mine and says she is in a similar situation (she has always been very slim until recent months) she also relates her weight gain with Covid...

I hope this gets investigated to find the cause of it. It really sucks to have no control over my weight anymore.

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I HAVE THE SAME PROBLEM! Would love to chat with you more about this is you can find me on Instagram @amastromatto

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linh | @linh | Sep 3, 2022
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@rmfe

2 years post covid and with long haul symptoms I have suddenly gained 21 pounds - Dr's have no idea of what triggered this and I have been on lasix to loose the " water weight gain". I am an active very fit 61 year old male. has anyone else had similar issues

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My sick episode occurred during the pandemic onset prior to any Covid-19 testing being available to the general public. So I can't say what I had . But whatever it was, I too have experienced weight gain afterward. My weight has never been a concern in the past. I recently came across a Mayo Clinic article online entitled "Lack of sleep increases unhealthy belly fat" by Terri Malloy, May 23, 2022. I certainly experienced a lack of sleep during the early Covid-19 pandemic as well, not mention far less exercise. I have recently joined "Mayo Clinic Diet" in a effort to learn some basics on dieting in order to stabilize my weight. I have find it helpful, as it pulls together a lot of information in a way I am unable to (with dyslexia) independently.

Perhaps a moderator could provide a link to Terri Malloy's article, they are listed under Mayo Clinic Press Editors.

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jimmerz26 | @jimmerz26 | Sep 8, 2022
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@rmfe

2 years post covid and with long haul symptoms I have suddenly gained 21 pounds - Dr's have no idea of what triggered this and I have been on lasix to loose the " water weight gain". I am an active very fit 61 year old male. has anyone else had similar issues

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Yes, I'm 58. When I first came down with covid, I lost 27 lbs in a week. I was walking 3 miles a day prior to covid. Because Neuropathy came along with long covid, I can't walk a long distance now, I walk like I'm drunk. Plus always short of breath. I gained 30 lbs in 5 months because I'm too tired to do anything but lay in bed and watch TV. Because I can't really exercise, I fast. I Still get my vitamins, protein etc. Lots of water. Broth. Veggies and fruit. I've now lost 10 lbs in 2 weeks. Good luck.

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murphnsurf | @murphnsurf | Sep 8, 2022
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@arubnitz

If you can provide the info for the National Vaccine Injury Program that would be so helpful. Did not know there was one and I regularly search the web for info about what we have all gone through. Thank you!

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Yes I’d like it also🙏🏻

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murphnsurf | @murphnsurf | Sep 8, 2022
In reply to @jimmerz26 "Yes, I'm 58. When I first came down with covid, I lost 27 lbs in a..." + (show)
@jimmerz26

Yes, I'm 58. When I first came down with covid, I lost 27 lbs in a week. I was walking 3 miles a day prior to covid. Because Neuropathy came along with long covid, I can't walk a long distance now, I walk like I'm drunk. Plus always short of breath. I gained 30 lbs in 5 months because I'm too tired to do anything but lay in bed and watch TV. Because I can't really exercise, I fast. I Still get my vitamins, protein etc. Lots of water. Broth. Veggies and fruit. I've now lost 10 lbs in 2 weeks. Good luck.

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Has anyone tried food grade diatomaceous earth powder? I met two people in one week who told me to take this right away! Look up the reviews on this! I was told I might have SIBO and placed on a FODMAP diet until my test kit comes. If positive will do protocol for it. But going to ask my dr about it. She very integrated but I’m sure some drs might poo poo it! Anyway seems harmless and SO MANY people have deemed it a miracle. I’m still doing my research but I’m TIRED OF FEELING CRAPPY! The FODMAP diet has helped and I think I might be gluten intolerant now! And very limited sugar! But that may be because of the bacteria overgrowth. Once it’s gone I am hopeful to feel great again. Also as much as I’d like to lay around too- which is not my nature even when I had Covid- I push myself to exercise. Moderately. And back to yoga which has helped! Good luck everyone. And keep in touch!

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murphnsurf | @murphnsurf | Sep 8, 2022
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@murphnsurf

Has anyone tried food grade diatomaceous earth powder? I met two people in one week who told me to take this right away! Look up the reviews on this! I was told I might have SIBO and placed on a FODMAP diet until my test kit comes. If positive will do protocol for it. But going to ask my dr about it. She very integrated but I’m sure some drs might poo poo it! Anyway seems harmless and SO MANY people have deemed it a miracle. I’m still doing my research but I’m TIRED OF FEELING CRAPPY! The FODMAP diet has helped and I think I might be gluten intolerant now! And very limited sugar! But that may be because of the bacteria overgrowth. Once it’s gone I am hopeful to feel great again. Also as much as I’d like to lay around too- which is not my nature even when I had Covid- I push myself to exercise. Moderately. And back to yoga which has helped! Good luck everyone. And keep in touch!

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Here is the powder a friend told me to look at! Please read ALL the reviews people post!

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Colleen Young, Connect Director | @colleenyoung | Sep 8, 2022
In reply to @murphnsurf "Has anyone tried food grade diatomaceous earth powder? I met two people in one week who..." + (show)
@murphnsurf

Has anyone tried food grade diatomaceous earth powder? I met two people in one week who told me to take this right away! Look up the reviews on this! I was told I might have SIBO and placed on a FODMAP diet until my test kit comes. If positive will do protocol for it. But going to ask my dr about it. She very integrated but I’m sure some drs might poo poo it! Anyway seems harmless and SO MANY people have deemed it a miracle. I’m still doing my research but I’m TIRED OF FEELING CRAPPY! The FODMAP diet has helped and I think I might be gluten intolerant now! And very limited sugar! But that may be because of the bacteria overgrowth. Once it’s gone I am hopeful to feel great again. Also as much as I’d like to lay around too- which is not my nature even when I had Covid- I push myself to exercise. Moderately. And back to yoga which has helped! Good luck everyone. And keep in touch!

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@murphnsurf, here's some info from Mayo experts about the FODMAP diet:
– What exactly is the FODMAP diet? Dr. Wang explains https://connect.mayoclinic.org/blog/gastroenterology-and-gi-surgery/newsfeed-post/what-exactly-is-the-fodmap-diet-dr-wang-explains/
– A Map for the FODMAP Diet https://connect.mayoclinic.org/blog/gastroenterology-and-gi-surgery/newsfeed-post/a-map-for-the-fodmap-diet/

Additionally, here's a related discussion where members are talking about
– Fodmap Eating Plan https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/fodmap-eating-plan/

You'll also find members talking about SIBO in the Digestive Health group https://connect.mayoclinic.org/group/digestive-gastrointestinal-problems/

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