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  • #1

    Arg! Weight gain is making me miserable!

    Help!

    Ever since I've started on all my IC meds and made an effort to stick to the diet (well, not strictly - I can't live without certain things...my husband calls me a hummingbird because I love tropical fruit so much ) I've gained about 10 pounds. I was already 15 pounds overweight and I can't handle how depressed it's making me. I eat pretty well, considering the fact that the diet restricts a lot of foods I would otherwise be eating, and I exercise almost everyday. Not a ton, but at around a half hour, maybe more 5 days a week. And I'm *gaining* weight.

    It just doesn't make any sense. I go on my eliptical machine for about 20/25 minutes, then do pilates ball stuff for my abs for at least 15 more.

    Have any of you gained weight from the meds and been able to lose it? I'm kinda short and stocky anyway, but there *must* be some way for me to drop even 10 pounds. I feel like I'm gaining muscle (which is bad because I have calves like a guy anyway!), but that I never lose any fat!

    Sorry, I don't know if this was the right place to post this, but you know..it's for depression and all. Blah, I'm all complainy, sorry!

    Kitty

    Kitty!

    Just diagnosed w/PFD - Oh Boy!

    What I have tried: Elmiron, Lyrica, ,Methadone, Vicodin, Norco, Cystoprotek, imipramine, xanax, hydroxizine, trazadone, a bunch of anti-spasmotics and more I'm sure I can't remember.

    What I'm presently on:
    Noritriptyline 25 mg
    OxyContin 20 mg AM - 10 mg afternoon - 20 mg PM
    Zanaflex 2 mg at bedtime
    Percocet PRN for breakthrough
    Zyrtec
    Nasonex (allergies)
    Jolessa (b.c.)
    Physical Therapy 2x weekly

    Be my buddy?

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  • #2
    After I increased my Elavil to 20mg, I went up to 175 pounds (not good, I'm only 5ft4in & weighed 140 before IC). I have lost 12 pounds. I've used www.sparkpeople.com - a free diet website. Since then, I regained about 5 pounds & lost them again, using Thin Within (a bible based philosophy of eating, monitoring hunger & fullness, eating only to feel satisfied.).

    Weight gain is one of the most frustrating parts of IC for me. I wish I had something better to offer you, but just keep up with the exercise & really watch how much you are eating. (I find journalling what I eat each day keeps me honest).

    Good luck!
    Kadi

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    I am not a medical authority nor do I offer medical advice. In all cases, I strongly encourage you to discuss your medical treatment with your personal medical care provider. Only they can, and should, give medical recommendations to you.
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    New favorite quote: "God gives us only what we can handle. Apparently God thinks I'm a bad-ass" ~Author Unknown
    Source - Pinterest
    "

    Current treatments:
    -IC diet
    -Elavil 50mg at night
    -Continuous use birth control pills (4-5 periods/year)
    -Heparin/Marcaine/Sodium Bicarb home instills at night 3-4x per week, more often if needed
    -Pyridium if needed,
    -Pain medicine at bedtime daily, as needed during the day several times per week
    -Antibiotic when doing an instillation to prevent UTI
    -Colace & SmartFiber to treat chronic constipation from meds, Fleet enema as needed
    -Dye Free Benadryl 50 mg at bedtime
    -"Your Pace Yoga: Relieving Pelvic Pain" dvd, walking, treadmill at gym
    -Managing stress= VERY important!
    -Fur therapy: Hugging the cat!

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    • #3
      Yes, it depends on what meds you are taking. Elavil is known for causing weight gain as are other antidepressants.
      mom_in_ma

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      • #4
        Hi guys,
        Is the weight gain with Elavil (or other antidepressants) due to they make you eat more or are you going to gain the weight regardless of what you do because the meds just do that to your system?
        Quinn

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        • #5
          Currently, I am not on any anti-depressants. (Although I used to take Tofranil to help me sleep.) Right now I'm taking Elmiron/Zyrtec/Seasonale (Birth control where you only get your period every three months), Vicodin when needed, and I just started taking Lyrica at night for pain. Lyrica does nothing for me though except makes me fall asleep within an hour. (Meaning I can't take it during the day. )

          I'm afraid I don't know *why* the weight gain happened. For me, it might be that when I am under loads of stress (these days it seems like everyday is stressful) I like comfort food, which is bad bad bad on a regular basis. But I also eat lots of veggies and fruits so I don't know.

          Kitty!

          Just diagnosed w/PFD - Oh Boy!

          What I have tried: Elmiron, Lyrica, ,Methadone, Vicodin, Norco, Cystoprotek, imipramine, xanax, hydroxizine, trazadone, a bunch of anti-spasmotics and more I'm sure I can't remember.

          What I'm presently on:
          Noritriptyline 25 mg
          OxyContin 20 mg AM - 10 mg afternoon - 20 mg PM
          Zanaflex 2 mg at bedtime
          Percocet PRN for breakthrough
          Zyrtec
          Nasonex (allergies)
          Jolessa (b.c.)
          Physical Therapy 2x weekly

          Be my buddy?

          http://www.facebook.com/home.php?#/p...88&ref=profile

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          • #6
            Has anyone else experienced weight gain with Elmiron? I am not on it, but if others have gained weight with Elmiron, it's nice to know ahead of time to try and keep the weight off.....if I know it's coming..ha ha.

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            • #7
              I dont take elmiron but I do take elavil and have gained about 20 pounds in 6 months... It sucks...... But I am going to try to loose it..If I dont loose my mind first..lol
              Hugs
              Ronda

              ONE Second, ONE Bite, ONE Breath, ONE Pill, ONE Minute, ONE Teardrop, ONE Hour, ONE Sip.. ONE DAY! I will Prevail from this disease! IC Hoping for a Cure!


              Link to Patient Handbook:
              http://www.ic-network.com/handbook/

              Diet Reference Sheet:
              http://www.ic-network.com/diet/icndi...tsheet0909.pdf

              Meds For IC: Lyrica-25mg Glucosamine-500 MSM-500mg, Prosed Ds -When Flaring

              Other Meds: Levlite- Continious Birtcontrol, Micardis-40mg for High Blood Pressure

              Meds I have Tried:
              Topamax,Tofranil, Elmiron, Atarax, Cymbalta, Elavil, Enablex, Detral La, Prydium.
              Lexapro< Bad reaction to this med!
              Intstills, could not continue them due to some kind of reaction after 3rd instill. Tasted the lidocaine in my mouth, tongue and lips went numb then went into what seemed like a panic attack. Shaking, racing heart, tingling face/head, blood pressure shot up..

              Dx With IC in Nov 2006 with Hydro/Cysto
              Hydro/Cysto Caused Bladder to Rupture.

              Other Dxs-Vulvodynia,Fibro, Endo, IBS, HPV, Migraines, Spastic Colon, Mild Dysplasia.


              ICN Volunteers are not medical authorities nor do we offer medical advice. In all cases, we strongly encourage you to discuss your medical treatment with your personal medical care provider. Only they can, and should, give medical recommendations to you.

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              • #8
                I take Elavil 25mg but have not found any cravings for sweets or an increased appetite, how about you leelee, are you eating more since being on Elavil? God if I gain weight on top of all this IC mess, I am going to be really ticked off!!! I better be careful.

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                • #9
                  Just be careful. I didn't notice anything at 10mg, but at 20mg, I started eating a lot more & didn't notice. I "noticed" about 35 pounds later.
                  Kadi

                  -------------------------------------------------------------
                  I am not a medical authority nor do I offer medical advice. In all cases, I strongly encourage you to discuss your medical treatment with your personal medical care provider. Only they can, and should, give medical recommendations to you.
                  ------------------------------------------------------


                  New favorite quote: "God gives us only what we can handle. Apparently God thinks I'm a bad-ass" ~Author Unknown
                  Source - Pinterest
                  "

                  Current treatments:
                  -IC diet
                  -Elavil 50mg at night
                  -Continuous use birth control pills (4-5 periods/year)
                  -Heparin/Marcaine/Sodium Bicarb home instills at night 3-4x per week, more often if needed
                  -Pyridium if needed,
                  -Pain medicine at bedtime daily, as needed during the day several times per week
                  -Antibiotic when doing an instillation to prevent UTI
                  -Colace & SmartFiber to treat chronic constipation from meds, Fleet enema as needed
                  -Dye Free Benadryl 50 mg at bedtime
                  -"Your Pace Yoga: Relieving Pelvic Pain" dvd, walking, treadmill at gym
                  -Managing stress= VERY important!
                  -Fur therapy: Hugging the cat!

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                  • #10
                    Thanks for your good wishes Kadi. I am going to have another bladder procedure in a few weeks so hopefully I will get off of the Elavil after that......here's hoping and well wishing that is!!!!

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                    • #11
                      I know how you feel...I've gained 50+lbs since I got sick back in 2004--I think it was just a combo of all the meds, I can't pinpoint one in particular. Also, the stress/anxiety/depression that I felt because of the disorder(s). I've stopped all the meds, not easy -- sometimes it's a battle. I've managed to lose about 10lbs of it, but it's not easy - especially following the IC diet, you're already limited.

                      Good Luck, sweetie -- we're all here for you!
                      Loves!
                      Tommi XOXO

                      "In three words I can sum up everything I've learned about life: it goes on." --Robert Frost

                      Dx:
                      Endometriosis-2004
                      IC-December 2005

                      Meds Tried:
                      Elmiron
                      Elavil
                      Enablex
                      Oxytrol

                      Current Meds:
                      None

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