Cross Post - Could LDN cause reduction in appetite for some

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Ok, I have to reply to this. Although our older son is doing fabulous on

LDN, our younger 4 yr old son has had a reduced appetite the last few

months. I did not think much of it until the other day when we weighed him

and saw that he lost 2 lbs in the last 3 months. This might not be related

to LDN at all, but after seeing two other reports like this, I'm wondering

if all 3 of us might be seeing the same thing. He has always been steady at

the 75% in weight and the last 3 mos he has dropped to 50%. Nothing to panic

over, but I may try a month without LDN for him to see if his appetite or

weight increases (he's only on one line now). Anyone else seeing this?

L

Re: LDN -- Does LDN cause reduction in appetite

Yes it might well be LDN. My son's appetite disappeared on LDN - he

just didn't seem to need food. My own appetite was also suppressed

when I was applying it. We reduced doseage because he is thin enough

already (19 kg and 7 years old) so we didn't want him to lose more

weight. His school were very concerned when he lost 3 lbs and so we

cut it right down. I think it could be marketed as a dietary aid

for the overweight! but a worry for an already picky eater.

HTH

Steph UK

My son is self limiting himself again. This time to an extreme.

Can it be LDN or something else?

Lidia