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Not sure what's going on with no appetite lately

July 23
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Members came together around the question of lost appetite with MS, sharing that many experience the same struggle and often have to force... Read more

Members came together around the question of lost appetite with MS, sharing that many experience the same struggle and often have to force themselves to eat even without hunger. Several members pointed to MS itself, heat, and medications like Copaxone and Cymbalta as common culprits, while practical tips included protein shakes, meal replacement smoothies, light favorite foods, small frequent meals, and the Mediterranean diet. A recurring theme was the emotional weight of body changes caused by MS and its treatments, with the community offering each other warmth, understanding, and encouragement to keep nourishing their bodies.

A MyMSTeam Member

Reduced or loss of appetite could be a side effect of medication or it could be due to a lesion in the brain where appetite stimulation is.

July 25
A MyMSTeam Member

Beware of sugar substitutes @A MyMSTeam Member
They can be worse than sugar itself

July 29
A MyMSTeam Member

I will drink a protein shake for a snack and that will help me want actual dinner. Even boxed Mac and cheese for a meal. Sending prayers ๐Ÿ™

July 23
A MyMSTeam Member

@A MyMSTeam Member and @A MyMSTeam Member , I actually come on here more than I do on FB ๐Ÿคฃ

August 22
A MyMSTeam Member

Yeah I worry because I know I disappear from here sometimes. I like scrolling Facebook it has more than just ms.

August 22

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