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Former MemberFormer Member Posts: 1,876,323 The Mix Honorary Guru
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Does anyone know what will cause rapid weight loss? I use to be really big but in the process of like two months I lost all my weight. I went from a size 16 to a size 7 and then to a 2-3. Should I be worried? Im still losing weight just not as fast, but I been trying to gain some.

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    Former MemberFormer Member Posts: 1,876,323 The Mix Honorary Guru
    If you're still eating the same, this isn't normal. Go to the doctor.
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    Former MemberFormer Member Posts: 1,876,323 The Mix Honorary Guru
    In 2 months? I'd see a doctor asap!
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    Former MemberFormer Member Posts: 1,876,323 The Mix Honorary Guru
    Definitely see a doctor, that's pretty scary weight loss if you're still eating.
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    Former MemberFormer Member Posts: 1,876,323 The Mix Honorary Guru
    Yeah go to dr asap there do blood tests i reckon its thyroid probelm i cant remember if its over active or the under active thyroid what will cause dramtic weight loss if it is that let us know
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    Former MemberFormer Member Posts: 1,876,323 The Mix Honorary Guru
    I lost quite alot (not sure how much) but i broke both my wrists and had casts up to my shoulders for 3 weeks then another 3 with normal size ones..When i went back to school EVERYONE even teachers said i lost weight (its coz i wasnt snacking on biscuits etc).
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    Former MemberFormer Member Posts: 1,876,323 The Mix Honorary Guru
    Definitely see a doctor.
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    Former MemberFormer Member Posts: 1,876,323 The Mix Honorary Guru
    Aj fan wrote: »
    Yeah go to dr asap there do blood tests i reckon its thyroid probelm i cant remember if its over active or the under active thyroid what will cause dramtic weight loss if it is that let us know

    It's over active that causes weight loss. There are lots of things that can cause weight loss though not just thyroid problems.
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    Former MemberFormer Member Posts: 1,876,323 The Mix Honorary Guru
    Could be your Thyroid.
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    Former MemberFormer Member Posts: 1,876,323 The Mix Honorary Guru
    I was tested once for my thyroid before and it turned out fine. But I havent been able to go to the doctor.
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    Former MemberFormer Member Posts: 1,876,323 The Mix Honorary Guru
    grahaminneed wrote: »
    I lost quite alot (not sure how much) but i broke both my wrists and had casts up to my shoulders for 3 weeks then another 3 with normal size ones..When i went back to school EVERYONE even teachers said i lost weight (its coz i wasnt snacking on biscuits etc).

    Haha! Well, that was hardly unexplained weight loss then. :)
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    Former MemberFormer Member Posts: 1,876,323 The Mix Honorary Guru
    darkgoddess wrote: »
    Does anyone know what will cause rapid weight loss? I use to be really big but in the process of like two months I lost all my weight. I went from a size 16 to a size 7 and then to a 2-3. Should I be worried? Im still losing weight just not as fast, but I been trying to gain some.

    Unexplained and rapid weight loss could be an indication of a number of ailments, many of which are treatable if caught early enough. Go and see you doctor yesterday if not earlier! This is very, very important. Don't delay.
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    Former MemberFormer Member Posts: 1,876,323 The Mix Honorary Guru
    But the Thyriod can act up and then stop so it could be playing up. It could be over active.
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    Former MemberFormer Member Posts: 1,876,323 The Mix Honorary Guru
    Cool2play22 wrote: »
    But the Thyriod can act up and then stop so it could be playing up. It could be over active.

    I don't think you can assume it will just be playing up when the weightloss is this rapid... if it carries on they could get seriously ill.
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    Former MemberFormer Member Posts: 1,876,323 The Mix Honorary Guru
    Is thyroid the word of the day or something? ;)

    Darkgoddess, there are lots of reasons why a person would rapidly lose weight. Get to a doctor as soon as you can so they can start off with the basic tests. Everyone here can speculate but it's not going to give you a definitive answer, even if we sat here discussing all the possible causes.

    Hope it all goes ok for you x
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    Former MemberFormer Member Posts: 1,876,323 The Mix Honorary Guru
    Teagan wrote: »
    Haha! Well, that was hardly unexplained weight loss then. :)

    Sorry i wasnt really thinking :O
    just telling everyone my story XD
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    Former MemberFormer Member Posts: 1,876,323 The Mix Honorary Guru
    Okay thanks everyone:thumb:
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