Seems to me it could go one of two ways. Either the lupus/rheumatoid arthritis direction, or the hypothyroid direction. Both are tricky to diagnose sometimes. I have lupus and Hashimoto's Thyroiditis w/hypothyroidism. And your symptoms sound similar to mine. (It could totally be something else, of course!) But I would ask to have an ANA test done and a full thyroid panel. And watch out for the TSH test results. They should be between 1.0 & 2.0, but most labs still use the old normal ranges of 0.5-4.5. Anything over 2.0 is usually the beginning of hypothyroidism and frequently includes symptoms similar to yours. I'm just throwing out possibilities, though. And I am definitely not a doctor. Good luck! Hope you feel better soon! Please keep us posted!
My Dad was a type 2 diabetic, along with myriad other health problems, and he weighed himself every morning - sudden weight gain was a signal that his kidneys weren't functioning properly, and he needed up his diuretic.
I would call your specialist about the quick weight gain, and maybe check with the pharmacist to see if your new medication could be causing it.
Sherri90049, I have had my thyroid checked by my endocrinologist. So far all is normal.
carolanivey, I took two lasix after posting my question. I was down 5 pounds in 2 hours. Definitely on the right track. I don't normally take lasix. It is my rx but I've taken one in all the years I've had it. The doctor gave it to me just in case I needed it.
Feeling better today but any shoes with a heel cause pain.
I believe I am going to see my general practitioner with questions because I think something nondiabetic related is going on.
Thank you for your answers.
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