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Is this a Diamox.side effect?

CarlyMichelle
CarlyMichelle
I'm already a bit overweight (about 15 pounds).
I've been at the same weight for a long time.
Since going on Diamox, I've gained 3 pounds in
less than a week. I'm not happy about this.
I've changed nothing except for taking Diamox and
potassium pills.
What do you think?
CarlyMichelle
HHugel
HHugel
Carly, are you taking anything else besides Diamox and potassium? Although there has been no concrete studies conducted, we believe that IH causes weight gain due to the fluid that is being retained in our bodies. Make sure you are eating a low sodium diet and avoid foods high in Vitamin A.
CarlyMichelle
CarlyMichelle
Well, I watch the sodium somewhat, but not enough.
We have a lot of frozen foods, crockpot meals, etc..
Low on the fat, but not necessarily the sodium. I buy reduced
sodium whenever there's a choice though.
Hmm...Yeah, I'm fluffy all over. I gained 10 pounds since last summer, but had been holding nicely until now. Grr!
I'm no weight fanatic, but I want to be healthy. I have
heart rate issues that arose in January followed by
BP issues not long after. I'm on meds for that too, but haven't seen
much in the way of side effects from the metotoprolol.
Thanks for the heads up. I'll have to buy more fresh veggies and no more canned beans. :)
CarlyM
Cath278
Cath278
HI Carly. I was not over weight before I got sick but I am about 14 lbs over now.
And, like you, I cant figure out how. I have read that IIh can contribute to weight gain, most noticeable around the waist.That precisely where I have put on the weight, no were else.
Which, of course is bad news for heart problems later on in life.

I also have developed high blood pressure but it seems its not true high blood pressure. More brought on by the effects of too much csf within the brain which , then, causes the blood vessels to fight for their space but they lose the battle and , then you have high blood pressure.
I am on a low dose med for it , more as a precaution. What a mess this IIH is! Cath.