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Is Anyone Having A Loss Of Appetite?

A myRAteam Member asked a question 💭
Oxford, CT
November 21, 2016
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Members opened up about experiencing significant appetite loss since their diagnosis, with many sharing weight losses ranging from 7 to 30... Read more

Members opened up about experiencing significant appetite loss since their diagnosis, with many sharing weight losses ranging from 7 to 30 pounds, often without trying. Several members connected their reduced appetite to methotrexate, describing side effects like nausea, especially the day after taking the medication, though some noted they needed to lose weight anyway while others struggled despite wanting to eat normally. A recurring theme was the complex interplay of medication side effects, pain-related stress, and the emotional challenge of losing pleasure in food, with members finding solidarity in knowing they weren't alone in this difficult experience.

A myRAteam Member

I have had a reduced appetite since starting on Methotrexate in July. It's not that I don't eat - I just generally eat less, and the day after I have taken the medication my appetite is sharply reduced. I've lost about 7 pounds which absolutely needed to happen, actually, but it would be strange to continue to lose weight at this level--highly unusual for me at age 44 to lose weight like this without trying.

November 21, 2016
A myRAteam Member

Yes, I have loss of appetite, I've lost 18 pounds since July. I am only taking natural Anti-inflammatories, (Ginger, Turmeric/Curcumin, & Bosweilla). I am wondering if the stress of the pain is causing lack of appetite. it seems like my appetite comes back when the pain recedes.

December 3, 2016
A myRAteam Member

I'm not on meds and still have loss of appetite

November 30, 2016
A myRAteam Member

Every now and again after I take the methotrexate I may go without dinner for a few nights. Not nausea to the point of loosing my cookies, just the last thing I would be thinking about is eating. I usually follow it up later with a cheese sandwich or something like that to cushion the blow of the meds.

November 30, 2016
A myRAteam Member

I'm not on any RA meds and still have appetite loss. I'm not loosing weight so I guess I'm good to go
! 😊

November 28, 2016

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