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What to take to help gain weight
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Dr. Chevies Newman answered
22 years experience Obstetrics and Gynecology
Medically speaking: Did u used to weigh more? How is your appetite? Have you always been thin or is it related to stress? Are you nauseated a lot? Did u see a doc to ... Read More
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Hashimotos: Causes thyroid dysfunction. The best "supplement" is correction of the thyroid hormones but can take a number of weeks/months to correct.
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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered
25 years experience Psychiatry
Some options.: 1. Have your thyroiditis managed. 2. Eat more food fibers. 3. Hydrate well. 4. Stay active physically (that will help your anxiety too). 5. Consider a ... Read More
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A 25-year-old female asked:
Dr. Robert Kwok answered
33 years experience Pediatrics
See Dr., then eat...: If one is truly underweight (based on height, family background, and body type), a Dr. can evaluate for a hormonal, digestive, or other disorder. If n ... Read More
A 22-year-old female asked:
Dr. Dan Fisher answered
27 years experience Internal Medicine
No Pill.: While there are many pills that can cause wt gain as a side effect there is no pill you should take for weight gain. To gain weight eat a diet high i ... Read More
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A 26-year-old female asked:
Dr. Victor Bonuel answered
38 years experience Internal Medicine
Yes. It is safe and: Contains lysine which is one of the essential amino acids/ protein.Take care!
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A 47-year-old member asked:
Dr. Lynne Weixel answered
36 years experience Clinical Psychology
Exercise & nutrition: See your doctor to help you know what might be things to do or not with respect to exercise & diet. Then, if it is difficult, talk with a diet coach t ... Read More
A 21-year-old female asked:
Dr. Heidi Fowler answered
25 years experience Psychiatry
Vitamins do not: cause weight gain.
A 40-year-old female asked:
Dr. John Berryman answered
54 years experience Obstetrics and Gynecology
Weight gain on bcp's: On "Yaz", and other low dose oral contraceptives, weight gain is not generally a consequence. After age 40, one's metabolism is markedly reduced, so ... Read More
A 23-year-old male asked:
Dr. Pam Yoder answered
Specializes in Maternal-Fetal Medicine
Balanced diet: Though some patients augment their intake with high-calorie drinks (ensure) and bars, a cheaper approach would be to eat more nutrient-rich foods that ... Read More
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A 24-year-old female asked:
Dr. Scott Bobbitt answered
32 years experience Dentistry
Exercise: Eat a healthy diet and do resistance training (weight lifting) to build lean muscle mass. Muscle weighs 4 times more than fat--so lay off the sugar an ... Read More
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