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Back in May I went to the doc because I had been experiencing some
gastro-intestinal problems for several months (bloating, weight gain). The
blood work indicated that I am doing well eliminating the gluten, but the
stool specimen indicated a malabsorption problem. My weight, though, has
gone up continually this year, so that I can't comfortably wear clothing
I've worn for years. I'm up about 12 pounds, despite regular, vigorous
exercise. How can that be if I have malabsorption problem? My PCP doesn't
think it's my thyroid, but I've done some research on hypothyroidism, and
that sounds like a plausible explanation to me. It's not easy to diagnose.
The doc doesn't seem willing to do the correct test (a free T-4).

Another issue has been constipation for 6 weeks and a missed period. I've
been on a pancreatic enzyme for 2 1/2 months now that has constipation as a
side effect, so I recently stopped it. I go back to the doc on Wednesday,
the 18th to see if the enzyme is even helping. I do realize that both
constipation and the amenorrhea could be caused by either malabsorption or
hypothroidism.

Any feedback would be appreciated. I can't afford to buy new clothes!!

Lisa