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nmication and weight
I wonder if any more of you are on the similar 'cocktail' to me. All can lead to weight gain or increased appetite: pregabalin - for pain and anxiety nortriptyline - for pain and depression (similar t…
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Most recent by rostraqueen
Dec 16, 2013
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67 - depression, anxiety and physical problems
Hi - I'm 67 and have struggled with depression and anxiety for most of my life. A month ago I at last saw a psychiatrist and am booked for a Mindfulness CBT group in October. I see her again on Wednes…
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Most recent by sarahslim100
Sep 14, 2013
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Question on friend requests
Please - how do I respond when I send an email with a friend request? Ann
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Most recent by EllaIsNotEnchanted
Sep 10, 2013
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Back - in the UK - would like support (age 67)
I haven't been on here for over a year. I have to lose 15-20 Kg. I live alone and have been using a lot of ready meals as I hate cooking. I'm aiming to learn to cook some of the things in books for ve…
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Most recent by ppatick
Sep 7, 2013
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Anyone else on steroids and/or pregabalin?
I was losing weight, but have polymyalgia rheumatica and am on prednisolone. I'm also on pregabalin and nortriptyline for pain and depression. All of these predispose to weight gain. I wonder if anyon…
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Sep 7, 2013
Health and Weight Loss
Taken too soon
Three weeks ago I had to say goodbye to one of my old rats - approaching 3. It is sad that their average lifefespan is two to three - usually nearer two. However, on Monday I found one of my beautiful…
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Most recent by missrat
Jul 26, 2012
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Newbie - long-term depression
Hi, I'm Ann, aged 66, in the UK, with 40lb to lose. I suffer from dysthymia, with frequent depressive exacerbations. I've had a wide variety of medications, and the current one is the best I've had, s…
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Most recent by linder115
Jun 13, 2012
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Newbie - budget eating
Hi, I've just joined the groups section. I'm Ann, aged 66, from Kent. Any useful tips, especially on budget eating, welcomed.
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Most recent by Eileen_Fiona
May 22, 2012
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Newbie - on Metformin
Hi, I'm Ann, aged 66, from the UK, and have been diagnosed as having Type 2 diabetes for almost a year, having a strong family history. of it. I also have hypertension and raised cholesterol. My gluco…
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Most recent by Kcunningham3300
May 10, 2012
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Said goodbye to Dika
My oldest little rat had to be euthanased two days ago. She's had problems for months, but Monday night I had to come down to get some tablets and found her really distressed. I gave her painkiller, r…
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Most recent by kryscallarman
May 10, 2012
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Low calorie, low additive drinks
Other than water with a dash of lemon etc., please can anyone recommend a low-calorie drink to use in the day? I would prefer to reduce my intake of aspartame, and avoid saccharin etc. I'm not sure ab…
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Most recent by missrat
May 10, 2012
Food and Nutrition
Short and long-term targets?
I'm 66 and my exercise is limited by arthritis and back problems. I am just over 5ft 5in, currently 81.5Kg and would like to get down to 63.5Kg or just below. I'm not sure how this is best broken down…
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Most recent by CassieReannan
May 8, 2012
Health and Weight Loss
Newbie - writes poetry
Hi, I'm Ann, aged 66, from the UK, with about 40lb to lose. Most of my poetry is on Christian topics, but a few others, and I thought you might like to see a couple of my pleas written some time ago! …
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May 7, 2012
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New to forums - would like encouragement
I've been using MFP sporadically since itas recommended in our 'Weight for It' group some months ago, but haven't used the forums - and have no idea how the Friend system works. I really want to get b…
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May 7, 2012
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nmication and weight

67 - depression, anxiety and physical problems

Question on friend requests

Back - in the UK - would like support (age 67)

Anyone else on steroids and/or pregabalin?

Taken too soon

Newbie - long-term depression

Newbie - budget eating

Newbie - on Metformin

Said goodbye to Dika

Low calorie, low additive drinks

Short and long-term targets?

Newbie - writes poetry

New to forums - would like encouragement

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