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loss didn't stop. My insurance isn't paying for Fresubin anymore, the German equivalent of Ensure. I'm at wit's end. I was told I would be placed in to the ICU and fed if I lose anymore weight. I told my Dr's that I'm unable to eat most of the time and that I'm convinced the Hydroxychloroquine isn't doing it's job anymore. Does anybody else have severe weight loss and can't gain weight?
Active lupus also causes weight loss, Natasha. Has your thyroid function been checked recently, as an overactive thyroid causes weight loss, as does diabetes. A full set of labs is important to have updated if not done recently, as well as age-appropriate cancer screening. Depression, which is common with our stressful disease, can also cause weight loss. Has your doctor addressed these possibilities?
I have also been underweight at times, when my lupus is more active, and I try to eat more calorie-dense foods like nuts, avocados, and tahini at those times. Please keep us posted, and take good care of yourself!
Are you experiencing severe weight loss with lupus and struggling to gain weight?
Your situation sounds incredibly difficult, and it's understandable you're feeling at wit's end. Severe, ongoing weight loss with lupus can happen for several reasons, and you're not alone in experiencing this.
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