Is there an alternative medication I can use to loose weight?!


Question: I have gained more than 100 pounds due to medications taken for both R.H. amd C.O.P.D. I get diarreah very easily so I must be careful what I take.I can't exercise, my R.H. is very severe I am in a Power Chair and cannot walk! I also happen to be an amputee. I have got to loose weight! Is there help for me?


Answers: I have gained more than 100 pounds due to medications taken for both R.H. amd C.O.P.D. I get diarreah very easily so I must be careful what I take.I can't exercise, my R.H. is very severe I am in a Power Chair and cannot walk! I also happen to be an amputee. I have got to loose weight! Is there help for me?

I can appreciate your situation. I have very similar problems.

This is what the doctor told me. Brace yourself because they are not necessarily words you want to hear.

He told me, "Exercise your elbows by pushing yourself away from the table!"

If you're like me, I was stunned by those words. I don't eat that much food and what food I do eat I measure and weigh. I'm on a low sodium, low fat, and low carbohydrate diet. The weight problem stems from many of my meds causing weight gain and constipation. I had a kidney transplant, and have C.O.P.D., hypothyroidism, and rheumatoid and osteo arthritis. I was very ill four years prior to the transplant and could not literally get around by myself I was that weak. Now I can get around on my own but between the arthritis and C.O.P.D. I have great difficulty exercising or doing household chores like vacuuming and mopping or even standing at the sink or stove for any length of time.

The doctors will not allow me to take any meds or OTC drugs for weight reduction because they are very harmful to the kidneys and since I only have one I want to do everything I can to keep it working.

I wish I had a magic pill for both of us but I don't. The best way I can come up with is watch your diet and cut back on portion sizes. I know your heartache sister and I empathize with you.

Bless you honey.....I don't know the answer but I sure hope you find what you need.....

Oh! MY! You poor sweet lady!You truly need more than an alternative. If I were you I'd not leave the Dr.'s off until he/she would give you an R.X. for weight loss.!

Take more of water,say 12 glasses per day. Take 3-4 glasses of fresh fruit juice.
Since you cannot perform any exercises so you better start doing 'Pranayam' (Breathing) exercises.
Pl don't get disturbed, you will surely gain overall improvement in your health and the weight will also reduce.
Pl consult your Mediocal Consultant also to ensure about above suggestions.

You do have a challenge , I would consider going on line and
looking up the { General Motors Diet). I have used this quite
a few times and it does work. It can be used on a continuous
basis. I would also look at products that curb your appetite
such as those I have used from Rangold.com
I wish you all the luck in the world.

I am not sure, unless it would be Hoodia. You can purchase from any health food store. Good luck.
Peace
Willow

In yoga we have what is called as Yoga Mudra which can
definitely help you in loosing weight. The name of the
mudra is LINGA MUDRA. This is performed while you are
sitting in your power chair. It is very easy. All you have to do
is interlock the palms but keep the left thumb erect, pointing
upwards. Starting with 5 minutes you have to reach a
target of 45 minutes. If you cannot sit at a stretch for 45
minutes in this mudra you can break it into 3 sessions of
15 minutes each in the morning, afternoon and evening.
Just ensure that you drink atleast 8 to 10 glasses of water
as this mudra (finger gesture) increases heat in the body.
This is safest and easiest way to loose weight. The
problem is people find it too easy and do not believe in it.
I hope you won't be like that and give it an honest try and
benefit. Good luck and God bless. Cheers! :o)

You can ask your doctor if you are a candidate for Phentermine. This is similar to an amphetamine and it is a great appetite suppressant. Doctors here in California prescribe it to patients who are overweight and administer it along with a biweekly B12 shot. My sister and I have been very successful at losing weight with this system, however I have had friends who get on the same program and still eat like crazy and don't lose a pound. For me, it was easy because the pills were almost hypnotic in making me not even want to think about food. While on the pills I would only eat once a day, as the pills made me not hungry for a great majority of the day. They give you lots of energy and for some people, too much energy. So if you do try it, I would start by taking 1/2 a pill for the first day or two and see how your body handles it.

Good luck sweetie.

Homeopathic Remedies for Obesity - Corpulence and Fatness (Without any side effects or Complications) :-

OBESITY(Corpulence) along with :-

Tongue thickly white coated; patient feels exhausted in warm water Antim Crud 200, 6 hourly

With unusual tallness in children; chilly patient Silicea 30X or 30, 4 hourly

When the tongue is constantly whitish coated; with liver disorders Kali Mur 30 or 6X, 4 hourly

Fat, flabby and chilly patients. Profuse sweat on hand; worse at night, by exertion; easily fatigued; feet are cold and damp; craving for eggs; sensitive to cold and damp climate Calcarea Carb 200, 4 hourly

Especially for fatty women approaching menopause; sensitive to cold weather; liver and spleen enlarged Calcarea Ars 200, 6 hourly

Obese patient who suffers from constipation; flatulence; goitre or thyroid enlargements Fucus Ves Q(Mother Tincture) 4 hourly, 10 -20 drops in a sip of warm water

Intercurrent remedy; specially when obesity is due to thyroid disturbances Thyroidinum 200 or 1M, once weekly (3 Doses)

Obese,chilly, constipated patients, specially in women when there is a history of delayed menstruation; prone to skin ailments; feels cold; easily chilled and easily overheated Graphites 200 or 1M, once weekly (6 Doses)

For fatty women; feels completely exhausted;(whether they do anything or not) Lac Def 200 weekly (6 Doses)

To reduce weight(flesh and fat); to make the muscles hard and firm Calotropis 30 or 200, 6 hourly

To absorb abnormal tissues; new growths and fat Phytolacca berry Q(Mother Tincture) 4 hourly,10 drops in a sip of warm water. (also available in tablet form)

Obese patient with weak heart; sensitive to cold; aversion to water; habits of uncleanliness; prone to colds Ammon Carb 200, 6 hourly


FATNESS along with :-

With excessive appetite; obesity after abdominal operation; craving for eggs; chilly patient Calcarea Carb 200 or 1M, once weekly (6 Doses)

If Calcarea carb fails; specific for persons suffering from goitre Fucus Ves Q(Mother Tincture) 4 hourly, 20 - 30 drops in a sip of warm water.

Accompanied with unhealthy skin. Obesity during menopause; stools constipated Graphites 200, 6 hourly

In shy and emotional weepy individuals; loss of thirst; feels better in open air Pulsatilla 200, 6 hourly.

When due to malfunctioning of thyroid gland Thyroidinum 200 or 1M, once fortnightly (6 Doses)

To reduce fats from the body (also available in tablet form) Phytolacca berry Q(Mother Tincture) 4 hourly, 10 - 15 drops in a sip of warm water.

Obesity with flesh decreases, muscles become harder and firmer Calotropis 30 or 200 6 hourly

Fatness; more around buttocks and thighs Ammonium Mur 200, 6 hourly

Fatness; due to gastric complaints; constipations; tongue thickly whitish coated as if white washed Antim Crud 200, 6 hourly.
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Take the remedy which is similar to your symptoms. No side effects or complications if taken as directed, please do not exceed the given dosage and under any circumstances do not try to mix any remedies and avoid Chocolates, Mints, Coffee, Red Meat, Alcoholic and Carbonated drinks, Spicy Rich Food while taking any Homeopathic remedies, and keep the medicines away from direct sunlight, heat strong smells and perfumes and do not store them in the fridge.
Curing without any side effects or Complications Thats the Beauty of Homeopathic Medicine

Take Care and God Bless you.

It would have helped if you told us which medications you were taking, because COPD is usually associated with dramatic weight loss. This indicates that your weight gain is either a side-effect, or a result of inactivity.

Unfortunately, there are no effective medications for weight loss, especially if your condition is drug-induced, and all of them require that you exercise. If you are taking one of the beta-2 drugs for your COPD, you may also be taking a corticosteroid in conjunction. The steroid would cause weight gain. But I don't know if this is the case.

Obviously, your weight gain is a bad side effect. In your case, the side effect is worse than the disease, which is an indication that you should discontinue that course of treatment (talk to your doctor first). There are other effective treatments available for COPD which do not involve steroids. One of them may work better, without side effects, and be less expensive. Remember, the latest most expensive drug is not necessarily the best, frequently, it's actually the worst.

One last note about your meds. Assuming your weight gain is a side effect; your side effect IS worse than the disease, and your doctor should change (should have already changed) your medication. If he/she is not open to changing your medication, then find another doctor. There is nothing worse then being killed by a stubborn fool.

And lastly; if you also have a "bad" or frequently sore back or neck, then your condition may be a slow degeneration caused by an atlanto-occipital subluxation, which you have possibly had since your teenage years. I would recommend looking at www.nucca.org to see if there is an upper cervical chiropractor near you who could perform the evaluation. Most insurances simply (through ignorance) cover NUCCA chiropractors as normal chiropractors, so look into what you might need to do. While a complete recovery is unlikely, treatment has been shown to help a lot. It will certainly help your hypertension, if you have an A-O subluxation.





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