Re: [QUAD-L] Amytriptyline

2009-10-26 Thread RONALD L PRACHT
Dianna, Wat amount of amytriptyline were you on? What drug did you switch to?      Ron c7   --- On Mon, 10/26/09, diannal...@aol.com wrote: From: diannal...@aol.com Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] Amytriptyline To: r.pra...@sbcglobal.net D

FW: [QUAD-L] Weight gain - quad belly

2009-10-26 Thread Merrill
Substatution works better than dening yourself. Brainstorm for what can be done. You have to. _ From: Steve Oldaker [mailto:steve.olda...@comcast.net] Sent: Monday, October 26, 2009 4:11 PM To: 'Kandy Vogelpohl'; quad-list@eskimo.com Subject: RE: [QUAD-L] Weight gain - quad belly

[QUAD-L] Keeping In Touch Hospitalized

2009-10-26 Thread Merrill
In case you missed this. www.Caringbridge.org is a great free service website to help be in touch when hospitalized. Merrill

RE: [QUAD-L] Weight gain - quad belly

2009-10-26 Thread Steve Oldaker
Hi Kandy, I don't know if this is the case with your husband, but if someone loses control of many if not all of the things that provided them with enjoyment in the past, food can be one easy, reliable (though temporary) way to treat and enjoy oneself. Unfortunately, the long-term use of this p

[QUAD-L] Amytriptyline

2009-10-26 Thread RONALD L PRACHT
If Im on 25 mg of Amytriptyline at night is that enough for significant weight gain? Does anyone know any alternatives to this drug that doesnt have the weight gain effect? What about topamax?        ron pracht c7

Re: [QUAD-L] Weight gain - quad belly

2009-10-26 Thread DiannaL767
Can anyone offer me some advice as to what to tell him or do? He just don't listen. I have such a hard time saying no to him, he been thru so much... Hello Kandy, It probably is the food & using it for 'comfort'. You mentioned he was injured in 08. For most, about the first 3 yrs are

[QUAD-L] Weight gain - quad belly

2009-10-26 Thread wheelchair
Sometimes, its more then just hungry and sometime its all about hunger. Consider a good diet of intake without the sugars, white flour and empty calories. Have you discussed this issue with his primary doctor and the possible ill effects of his newly developed bad habits? Best Wishes

[QUAD-L] Weight gain - quad belly

2009-10-26 Thread Kandy Vogelpohl
Hi, My husband has paralyzed vocal cords but has been able to eat in the last 6 months. Since then he has put on about 40 pounds. His belly is getting huge. I am trying to get him to reduce his intake but he gets pissed if I deny him any goodies. His calorie intake a day is about 2500-3500.