Can use some "expert" advice.

I currently am taking Entocort EC 9mg, Pentasa 4g and Low Dose Naltrexone 1.5mg Daily.
Suppliments: I take a High Cal, Carb, and Protein Mass gainer Shake, Wobenzym N, Spirulina and probiotics.

Im very light weight. My BMI is only 15 and very worried about my weight. I feel it is impossible to gain anyweight.

at the age of 21 and Male and not many thyroid symptoms, I can't honestly say it's that. Though i can get it checked out.

My biggest problems are the weight gain struggles and insomnia. I can't seem to fall asleep till 6-7AM every night. When i do fall asleep, I will get sleep. maybe 6-8 hours. sometimes 4-6. Which is fine

If i do fall asleep at a normal hour like at 1-3AM, i will just awake about 2 hrs later.

Any Help would be nice.

[Ratnakar Kini, MD]

Hi,
Adequste calorie intake can improve weight.
Also weight gain is a side effect of steroids.
In soite of both of these if you still do not gain weight, it may be an indication of your colitis not under control.

Insomnia is one of the side effects of Pentasa.
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- Ratnakar Kini M.D.