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pollyann · May 31, 2008, 08:21 PM

I'm a 60 year old male I've been losing weight.for no reason
I took come cholesterol medicine and lost my muscles and from then on I'v been losing weight lost probably 15 to 20 lb.this is been over a 3 year period. What do you think is going on? I'm 6' and weigh 145

tnt9491 · May 31, 2008, 08:36 PM

Originally Posted by pollyann

i'm a 60 year old male i've been loosing weight.for no reason
i took come cholesterol medicine and lost my muscles and from then on i'v been loosing weight lost probably 15 to 20 lb.this is been over a 3 year period. what do you think is going on? i'm 6' and weigh 145

Have you not gone to your doctor?That would be the best place to start. Were you over weight around your middle and now that is gone? If so maybe the medicine is clearing out the waste in your colon and liver... which would be good! Have your bowels been working more than usual?Sometimes the body just needs to purge the junk in the trunk. How do you feel, important question... If you have high energy and sleep well and feel strong. I wouldn't worry.Since you are losing muscle, is it because you are not using them enough? Are you eating nutritious foods, fruits and veggies and lean meat, lots of water? Avoiding junk, alcohol,drugs, too much coffee, sugar soda diet or otherwise, smoking,chewing,starches, cheeses, canned foods breads, candy... ect We are what we eat you know but excersise and having goals and passion in life is very important too.I hope you get your answers and get into action, you are your own best advocate, dig in and get to the bottom of this so you do not have to worry any more!

JoeCanada76 · May 31, 2008, 08:38 PM

Are you still on Cholesterol medicine? Have you spoken to your doctor about the weight loss. You said that you have lost muscle, are you still losing muscle? 15 to 20 lbs in a 3 year period honestly to me sounds like it could be normal weight loss.

pollyann · May 31, 2008, 08:53 PM

No I'm not takeing medicine now the dr. took me off it
Yes I've been to the dr. they have done blood work the dr. said they were going to find out why I was losing weight.
No I don't eat right I do like my chewing tobacco and junk food.
Food don't taste right its not good like it use to.