Lost weight, health now going downhill?

SpeakToAmanda
SpeakToAmanda Posts: 11
in Health and Weight Loss
Hello! I dropped 10 pounds within the last 6 weeks and have now experienced for the past 2 weeks major fatigue, ridges on my fingernails, insomnia, lack of appetite, my hair falling out, nightmares, sore throat, dizziness, and general mind fog. I have also gotten more irritable and obsessive. I have also had heavy spotting/my period for the past 4 weeks despite being on the birth control pill and taking it every day.

Someone please tell me that this isn't normal!

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  • ladyred316
    ladyred316 Posts: 13
    I would go to your doctor, that sounds like a thyroid issue.

    http://www.webmd.com/a-to-z-guides/hyperthyroidism-topic-overview

    What are the symptoms of hyperthyroidism?

    You may have no symptoms at all. Or:

    You may feel nervous, moody, weak, or tired.
    Your hands may shake, your heart may beat fast, or you may have problems breathing.
    You may be hot and sweaty or have warm, red, itchy skin.
    You may have more bowel movements than usual.
    You may have fine, soft hair that is falling out.
    You may lose weight even though you eat the same or more than usual.

    Or even anemia....
    Symptoms common to many types of anemia include the following:

    Easy fatigue and loss of energy
    Unusually rapid heart beat, particularly with exercise
    Shortness of breath and headache, particularly with exercise
    Difficulty concentrating
    Dizziness
    Pale skin
    Leg cramps
    Insomnia
  • Siansonea
    Siansonea Posts: 917 Member
    You didn't give us any detail on how you lost the weight. But in any case, see a doctor.
  • beachlover317
    beachlover317 Posts: 2,848 Member
    You probably should see a doctor. Those things are not "normal" when losing weight. May be a vitamin deficiency or you may be restricting calories too much. It's hard to know without more information. Best of luck to you!
  • psuLemon
    psuLemon Posts: 38,432 MFP Moderator
    Those are all signs of malnourishment. How many calories are you eating? And considering you had very little weight to lose and you lose weight quickly, that is what I am thinking.
  • ironanimal
    ironanimal Posts: 5,922 Member
    Sounds like someone is trying to lose weight they shouldn't. Go to your Dr.
  • astrampe
    astrampe Posts: 2,169 Member
    Those are all signs of malnourishment. How many calories are you eating? And considering you had very little weight to lose and you lose weight quickly, that is what I am thinking.

    Ding ding ding!!!!! We have a winner - OP, if it is you on your profile pic, losing 10lbs in 6 weeks is nuts and too much too fast....
  • Homemaker57
    Homemaker57 Posts: 106 Member
    It's not normal, but we can't really suggest a specific cause without more information.

    Always aim for health above all else. If you're super healthy, you'll be at a healthy weight too. If you start with the weight and just try to get to an arbitrary number, health doesn't automatically come with that. You're not necessarily healthier just because you're lighter. I hope you find an eating and moving lifestyle that brings you excellent health in all areas!

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