A member asked:

I'm a sickle cell patient and over the past few years i've lost a considerable amount of weight. how can i get it back or gain some at least?

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Dr. James Blachly answered

Specializes in Medical Oncology

Is it your diet?: Do you take pain medications that may cause nausea or constipation leading to decreased appetite and/or decreased food intake? How about hydroxyurea (which you almost certainly should be on) ? That can sometimes cause nausea. Accutane is also known to cause weight loss. Ask your doctor help dive into medication-related causes of decreased appetite, if you think that is a possibility.

Answered 9/17/2015

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