Question 1

is it possible to have metabolic syndrome and successfulness of weight loss?

Accepted Answer

Weight loss: Being diagnosed with metabolic syndrome does not mean you cannot lose weight. Weight loss is actually part of the treatment of metabolic syndrome so you need to pay more attention to calories and exercise and work on long-term weight loss. Good luck with this program.

Question 2

please recommend a prediabetesmetabolic syndrome program to lose weight that is digital, educational, and evidence based.

Accepted Answer

Lose weight: Please have your doctor refer you to a dietitian who will help you lose weight. Digital, educational, and evidence based information will be discussed in detail with the dietitian.

Question 3

i want to have another baby but i'm currently overweight (90kg heavy, 164cm tall). i'm off birth control but i currently have high blood pressure (+-140/90) and i'm using enap5 twice daily. i'm struggling to lose weight. might be metabolic syndrome.

Accepted Answer

Fix problems 1st: Your current medication would be deadly to a fetus. You could try to control your blood pressure with fetus friendly meds but HBP along with excess weight is not a good environment for developing a normal baby. With close management you could carry a pregnancy but I wouldn't advise it from the kids vantage point.

Question 4

diagnose metabolic syndrome now loss 25kg and tg125, hdl51, ldl54 , total cho.130 my weight now 81kg tall178 age 29 nosmoking could stop medicine statin?

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You could try: But your cholesterol will probably return closer to original level.  Try reducing dose first.  Congratulations on weight loss, I am sure it took lots of discipline.  Consult with your doctor, but halve the dose of statin and re-measure your lipid pane two months later.

Question 5

what is the ingredient found in diet sodas that causes metabolic syndrome?

Accepted Answer

Sweeteners: Artificial sweetners (stevia included), trick several neuro hormones by tasting very sweet.  One of these is leptin, and there are several others.  Some antaogize Insulin sensitivity, and others simply cause overproduction.  Studies have shown a link, but they are not definite because overweight people are prone to metabolic syndrome.  That having been said, i think everything is made too sweet!

Question 6

diagnosed nafl, metabolic syndrome, intolerances. already on detox and diet. suspicion epilepsy. i get acid burning sensations on my head, neck, in my mouth when digesting. any advice, any more tests?

Accepted Answer

Acid reflux? : May be you are suffering of Acute Gastritis with GERD so take antacids.

Question 7

metabolic syndrome could be treated i lost 25 kg now my weight 84 kg my tall 178 cm but i still have high trig. and my heart beat some times quick ?

Accepted Answer

Metabolic syndrome: Check out http://goo.Gl/xqioyl for american heart association's definition. Your weight loss is commendable but your body mass index (http://www.Nhlbi.Nih.Gov/guidelines/obesity/bmi/bmi-m.Htm) is still too high at 26.5 (should be.

Question 8

serequel (quetiapine): does it cause hypothyroidism? does it slow metabolism or does the excess hunger causes the weight and thus metabolic syndrome?

Accepted Answer

Yes: This medicine can cause weight gain due to increased appetite. It also increase cholestrol.
This results in metabolic syndrome including high blood sugars and blood pressure.
There is no effect on Thyroid

Question 9

i understand divalproex sodium causes weight gain by affecting insulin resistance/metabolic syndrome.  what explains the weight gain from gabapentin?

Accepted Answer

Edema possibly: I know that Gabapentin can lead to changes in fluid distribution in addition to peripheral edema and this may be one possible way that Gabapentin leads to weight gain.

Question 10

what are some good and easy recipes for someone with metabolic syndrome?

Accepted Answer

Low Carb it!: I, a professor of nutrition, havee been on a low carb diet since 1996.  It is quite easy and is the best diet for ms, than any other.  Simply "google" a meal that you would like and specify low carbohydrate version, ie. Low carb eggplant parmesan.  You will be stunned at the number of recipes.  I eat quite well, and weigh only 7 more lbs than i did at 18!

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Is it possible to have metabolic syndrome and successfulness of weight loss?

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Please recommend a prediabetesmetabolic syndrome program to lose weight that is digital, educational, and evidence based.

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I want to have another baby but i'm currently overweight (90kg heavy, 164cm tall). i'm off birth control but i currently have high blood pressure (+-140/90) and i'm using enap5 twice daily. i'm struggling to lose weight. might be metabolic syndrome.

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Diagnose metabolic syndrome now loss 25kg and tg125, hdl51, ldl54 , total cho.130 my weight now 81kg tall178 age 29 nosmoking could stop medicine statin?

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What is the ingredient found in diet sodas that causes metabolic syndrome?

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Diagnosed nafl, metabolic syndrome, intolerances. already on detox and diet. suspicion epilepsy. i get acid burning sensations on my head, neck, in my mouth when digesting. any advice, any more tests?

A member asked:

Metabolic syndrome could be treated i lost 25 kg now my weight 84 kg my tall 178 cm but i still have high trig. and my heart beat some times quick ?

A member asked:

Serequel (quetiapine): does it cause hypothyroidism? does it slow metabolism or does the excess hunger causes the weight and thus metabolic syndrome?

A member asked:

I understand divalproex sodium causes weight gain by affecting insulin resistance/metabolic syndrome. what explains the weight gain from gabapentin?

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What are some good and easy recipes for someone with metabolic syndrome?

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