Guest guest Posted April 3, 2003 Report Share Posted April 3, 2003 I had a bad day Tuesday, at Dr. for check-up (just regular dr.) she took my weight, i have lost 11 pounds since July, those of you who have met me or have seen pictures know that's not a good thing. I am 5'3" and weigh 77 pounds. I was researching for a correlation between NF2 and weight struggles, I found the following.... Why Solid-Tumor Weight Loss Occurs When you're sick or injured, your body releases substances into the bloodstream that promote healing. This reaction increases your metabolic rate, which causes you to burn more calories than normal. When your body has healed, your metabolism returns to normal. When your body fights a tumor, however, this response can continue indefinitely. The tumor produces substances that alter the metabolism of macronutrients - protein, carbohydrates, and fat - and cause the body to burn calories faster than they can ordinarily be replaced. The result is catabolism, the breakdown of muscle and other tissue. If your metabolic problems are not addressed, eating more food or using conventional nutritional supplements may not be enough to prevent or reverse the weight and muscle loss. -Caren Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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