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http://www.clusterheadaches.com/cgi-bin/yabb2/YaBB.pl Cluster Headache Help and Support >> Medications, Treatments, Therapies >> Weight gain during my cycles - common? http://www.clusterheadaches.com/cgi-bin/yabb2/YaBB.pl?num=1426651687 Message started by Luna on Mar 18^th, 2015 at 12:08am

Title: Weight gain during my cycles - common?
Post by Luna on Mar 18^th, 2015 at 12:08am

Hey guys and gals,

I always pack on 5-10 pounds when I'm under attack. I feel like Verapramil may be the culprit. i understand that there are other factors which can contribute such as less activity, comfort eating, etc... However, I don't believe I'm eating more and I'm trying to stay fairly active with short walks throughout the day. Does anyone else know why I may be gaining weight?

Thanks.

Title: Re: Weight gain during my cycles - common?
Post by Bob Johnson on Mar 18^th, 2015 at 5:16pm

Ask your doctor or the pharmacist about any side effects on any med you suspect may be the cause.

Title: Re: Weight gain during my cycles - common?
Post by Jeannie on Mar 18^th, 2015 at 6:05pm

Verap slows everything down. When I am taking it, it is much harder to get my heart rate up while exercising. I have often wondered if it causes one's metabolism to be sluggish too.

Title: Re: Weight gain during my cycles - common?
Post by jon019 on Mar 18^th, 2015 at 6:23pm

It is ever thus...we are all in the same cluster boat but with very different waves to plow through. I used to lose 5-10 lbs per cycle (back when I was skinny and on verapamil!) Used to overeat in off cycles to compensate. Now my cycles are low and somehow 25 lbs snuck onto my
gut and won't go away!!!

Best

Jon

Title: Re: Weight gain during my cycles - common?
Post by Bob Johnson on Mar 18^th, 2015 at 7:53pm

Good studies have regularly shown how often we misjudge our intake of food when under press/tension, etc.

Food is the great soother!