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Anyone Have A Suggestion On How To Put Weight On?

A MyAmyloidosisTeam Member asked a question 💭
Nassau county, NY

I have amyloid in my GI tract. At the beginning of this mess I lost 50 lbs. can’t seem to put any of it back on due to chronic diarrhea. I’m 102 lbs. any kind of smoothie or ensure product doesn’t work. It only makes the diarrhea worse 😿

March 3, 2023
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A MyAmyloidosisTeam Member

I have to keep my under 175.
I have constipation instead and belching.

April 3, 2023
A MyAmyloidosisTeam Member

Ask your doctor to do a complete GUT analysis.
I am getting one done by my Naturapathic Dictor

March 4, 2023
A MyAmyloidosisTeam Member

My wife Ruth, a long term breast cancer survivor, has reviewed about 15 cancer-related cookbooks and suggests: "Eating Well Through Cancer" by Holly Clegg & Gerald Miletello, M.D.
The first word in chapter 3 on Nausea is 'diarrhea'. There are two+ pages on tips related to diarrhea followed by 15 related recipes. Page 41 quotation: 'Foods low in fiber and fat are helpful in decreasing your diarrhea'
Hope this helps. vern

March 3, 2023
A MyAmyloidosisTeam Member

Thank you Vern! And congratulations to Ruth for kicking cancer’s butt! ❤️

March 3, 2023
A MyAmyloidosisTeam Member

I have an appetite. Even though the food doesn’t taste good I force myself to eat every day. This morning I had a 3 egg cheese omelette with French fries. I’m eating and my drs know all about it. I’ve spoken to a dietitian. The only thing that seems to help with the diarrhea is a low fiber diet which is not what I’m used to. Im a vegetarian. I had such a good diet before I got sick. Very frustrating. Can’t drink the ensure or eat fresh fruit. Sigh…

March 3, 2023

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