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Then again question about weight

February 9, 2020 | 20,00 EUR | answered by Dr. med. Frauke Gehring

Okay, thanks again for the response. I understand of course, if you are on vacation.

However, through your mention, the question arises about what could be behind the weight loss - I have to mention that I have noticed this since April 2019, and in September 2019 I had a Lupus check-up with a comprehensive blood test - besides slightly elevated protein levels and a minimal phosphorus deficiency (0.6), there was nothing there. Also, I have to say that I eat as usual and have an appetite!

So it just makes me a bit puzzled, and your statement about the family doctor now suggests that something might not be right? Food intolerances are also not known to me, is it possible for my weight to return to its previous level (before Lupus and medication)?

Oh, the CK value was just over 300 in September, but I also had muscle soreness from exercise that day, I remember. Just as an additional note.

Are cancer forms also unlikely here? I mean, I'm 26 and surely something would have shown up by now, but I am of course still worried that something could be developing...

Thanks and greetings again.

Dr. med. Frauke Gehring

Good day,

It's a shame that your concern is so great that it doesn't even have a week's time... Today the weather is keeping me from skiing, but otherwise I am hardly ever online because even my mind needs rest...

What kind of cancer would that be, that doesn't cause any other symptoms for almost a year? I can't imagine that! I suggested seeing a general practitioner because I naturally can't know what could be behind it. I thought it could be gastritis, but that usually leads to a loss of appetite. Still possible though.

Best regards,
Dr. Gehring