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Unexplained weight gain

Posted by redyarn247 @redyarn247, May 14, 2023

Unexplained weight gain following covid and Shingles back to back. Told this is a side effect to covid. Eating habits have not changed. Also experiencing many of the symptoms listed....which have been helpful. Oh my gosh moment that is me, thanks for sharing.

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car0 | @car0 | May 28, 2023
In reply to @covidstinks2023 "It was in the high 40's before Covid. It dropped down to the low 30's. Even..." + (show)
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It was in the high 40's before Covid. It dropped down to the low 30's. Even though this may be within normal range, it's not normal for me. It's best for females to shoot for a 50 for the D3 levels. A wonderful pharmacist told me this! Hugs & Prayers....

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I’m so glad you brought this up. I’ve had hypothyroidism for years and years…. And Covid has messed me up. I’m gaining weight, my hair is falling out, face puffy— all my signs, yet the numbers aren’t showing it. I have been waiting for my moons to align with Jupiter so I can “ try again” with a blood test… WHEN I KNOW it’s off!!
I rarely test positive for anything— ever. My labs are always in normal range— but not normal for me. Thank you for the reminder: labs were created by man to fit hypothetical “normals”—-bodies are not built to lab specs! We each spring from our own unique…,Dealership… yikes! I got to get outta this analogy!!

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silentfaith | @silentfaith | May 29, 2023

I have been on a salt pill and Dr told me to use as much salt as I can tolerate on food and drinks for POTS COVID and I
Have gained 10 lbs in 4 months. Seems salt makes you retain water, and turns into belly fat. I feel the salt was helping. Now what?

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