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Sunday, October, 25, 2009

Can Exercise Cause Weight Gain

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Ask the Expert: Indocin and Lyrica Side Effects

By Dr. Seth Haplea Health Expert
Dear Dr. Haplea,

I have been prescribed Indocin and Lyrica to help me with rebound. I have a migraine about 25 days out of the month, which Zomig zmt will take care of, but I need to stop the overuse. What I have read about Indocin is that it can cause sudden heart attack or stroke without warning, which could result in death. And what I'm reading on Lyrica is that it causes major weight gain suddenly (I don't need any help with that as I fight it constantly). Are these common side effects of t...
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Expert & Community Posts

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"Which antidepressants are least likely to cause me to gain weight?" (Part Two)
By Merely Me , Health Expert

...that eating a healthy diet and maintaining a regular exercise program is going to help you feel... Read more »

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Ask the Expert: Methotrexate Side Effects
By Mark Borigini, M.D. , Health Expert

...well controlled, as you mention that you are able to exercise regularly, which would allow you... Read more »

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“Weighty” Issues in Children and Teens with Diabetes
By Dr. Fran Cogen , Health Expert

...Since food is inextricably linked with insulin and exercise in the overall management of... Read more »

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When It's Not Obesity: Other Conditions That Can Cause Weight Gain
By Dr. Jeffrey Heit , Health Expert

...you must see your doctor before starting a diet or exercise program. Certainly, if you have any... Read more »

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Where Did My Waist Go?
By Sandy Greenquist , Health Expert

...areas-hormone balance, healthy nutrition, stress reduction, exercise-are significant. In the... Read more »

Health Guide

Fibromyalgia and Weight Gain
...tendency to gain weight.  We eat less but notice little, if any, difference.  And it’s difficult to exercise more because of the pain.  According to Mark Pellegrino, MD, in his book... Read more »
Weight gain: unintentional
...age, our metabolismslows, whichcan cause weight gain unless we also reduce food intakeand get adequate exercise. Weight gain can also be a significant symptom of several endocrine diseases such... Read more »
Polycystic Ovary Syndrome and Diabetes
...adrenal gland. Levels of androgen that are higher than normal can lead to acne, excessive hair growth, weight gain, and problems with ovulation.Despite the fact that most researchers think PCOS... Read more »
Side Effects of Antidepressants
...available, such as raw vegetables and fruits.•    Drink water rather than soda•    Increase your exercise to a minimum of 30 minutes a dayFatigueThis side effect also normally disappears... Read more »
Stay Active During the Holidays with These Heart Health Tips
...activity into our busy schedules with so much going on. Unfortunately, those who take a break from their exercise routine sometimes find it extremely difficult to get back on track again. ... Read more »

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Medications

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...enough calories from food, or doing unusually heavy exercise may also lead to low blood sugar.... Read more »

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...gradual change in weight (without a change in diet or exercise) cold or heat intolerance ... Read more »

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...sunburn and less able to tolerate heat/strenuous exercise (see Precautions section). If any of... Read more »

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...enough calories from food, or doing unusually heavy exercise may also lead to low blood sugar.... Read more »

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...drink large amounts of alcohol, do unusually heavy exercise, or do not consume enough calories... Read more »

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