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"My name is Jayna and I wanted to take this opportunity to say how much MDJunction has meant to me. I always felt so alone before I joined in April of 2012. I felt like there wasn't anyone that really cared about me and what I was going through. I felt like there was no one that would truly listen to me in what I was feeling. Nobody was there for me. That is before I found MDJ!

I have found and met such good people on these forums. I never ever knew there were such compassionate people before MDJ. It's also nice to know that I can come here anytime and get support for what I am feeling. I feel like I have met some wonderful life long friends. It is also an outlet for me to try and help other people that are hurting. It gives me a good feeling inside and gives me self confidence in helping other people.

I hope MDJ will be as good for you as it has been for me! Many Blessings and Much love." (jayna01)

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tired and gaining weight!

I went on holidays this past July, took extra Cortef in case of stress. Took it too long and put on 10lbs! I didn't know that you should only take it no longer than 3 days. This is now November, can't take it off, and always hungry! Dr adjusted dosage lower because my cortisol levels were too high. I feel better now, but no sign of losing any weight! I have never had to worry about my weight since I got this disease. Anyone else put on weight! Im always hungry and getting frustrated!
Eileen

Belly Fat go to Hell!

May 22 2011

so sick of this blob around my middle! excercise? yeah, right! then I end up on the couch for three days! one thing certain, I always have an appetite! go figure? (or is that, no figure?) :(

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Previous diary posts by Eileen1:

5 good days, then one on the couch!
Cronic Yeast Infections! Fed Up!
Tired! Tired! Tired!
Salt cravings
anesthetic and Addison's, no problem!

Quick Note
Done drinking!
Never felt so empty!
I Made It!!
no food! arrrrrrg!

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written by AKmama, May 29, 2011

Ha! I so hear you! I've always wished I could be one of those crazy people that lose their apetite when they're sick. I'm the opposite. Can't get my hands on enough "bad for me" foods when I'm sick. I'm talkin' grilled cheese and chocolate ice cream kind of bad for you food!

Such a vicious cylce sometimes. I am truly amazed by my appetite some days. Wow. I've put on about 15lbs since this mess started and it's very difficult to lose (ie. I've only lost 5 of it). And, like you, exercise crashes me if I over do it. I've gotten to the point where I can get away with yoga, light strength training (5lbs), short walks. Do you eat sugar? I've found that my apetite rages a little less if I don't eat sugar. I live on no sugar added fudgesicles! Hang in there. As we heal we'll be able to do more and get into better shape. One day we're gonna be back to our skinny minis selves!

OH - and water. Dont forget water. I drink about 3-4 liters daily. Helps curb my appetite if I stay on top of it.
Tasha

written by Eileen1, September 19, 2011

thanks Tasha!
It is now end of Sept and Im finally able to say that my weight has stablized at 147lbs. A far cry from the 135lbs I was at for all my adult life!!! Oh well, on the flip side, I also do yoga and find that I can go for days without feeling dragged out! My hunger seems to be subsiding, (only took 2 yrs!!!!!) and my energy is slowly improving, so I shouldn't complain right?
Hope you are doing well, talk soon,
Eileen