Suggestions for sudden loss of appetite in 100 year old woman?
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I can't give you any medical answers; and even if I could, at that age it is very difficult to say that such and such is the problem since there are usually so many problems.  One possibility if nothing appears to be physically wrong could be just her will.  Many psychologists have noted that when people "give up", its not long afterwards that the body dies as well, which is the reason why so many spouses die soon after their marriage partner passes away (the kids are grown up, and they have lost their sense of purpose).  I know this may not be helpful, but, as I said, it is a consideration at that age especially if no physical symptoms can be detected.
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Hi yummuffin,\nTry http://ww.WebMD.com. Good Luck: Blueladybug
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Do it now...your life will be transformed.  No need to wait till you're 65.  Try it...tonight...you'll feel...invigorated, like you're swimming in a sea of bubbly water.  And your evening food experiences will never be the same.  \n\nOr you could keep saying 'Dinner' and be stinky.
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I don't think it is impossible, unless she locked herself away and ate continously, with very high fat content carb items. \n\nThat would be very difficult to do, even with remaining inactive. \n\nThe good thing is, if she goes back to normal eating, it should drop off fairly easy.  It sounds like she is clinically depressed, with the trauma of losing her brother.  \n\nIf there is some way, you can get her to open up, to do other things, to listen, talk, or just be with you, she needs to do something else, so she doesn't continue this unhealthy sprial downwards.  If she is severely depressed, ask her if she has had thoughts of suicide.  She needs to talk to someone.  There may be some help lines/phone lines she can call into to talk, or she needs to see her Doctor.    \n\nGood luck, and I hope she gets better soon.
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You mean Hypoglycemic right? Could be a combo of a little bit of depression (if u just lost job) and cutting back on the sweets.  Try carbos as they are long term energy release foods (pastas, rice, etc), natures sweets (fruits) and by all means, make sure you are drinking fluids!! (water, healthy fruit-juices)\nGetting into a pattern of a little bit of cardio excersize will bring appetite back and let your natural endorphins pep you up.
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Take the Homeopathic Remedy NUX VOMICA 30 thrice daily half hour before meals and let me if you are not feeling well after taking it for three days atleast. Cures without any side effects or any complications.\nTake Care and God Bless you !
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What worked for me was drinking more water. Sometimes it seemed like I was hungry, but my body wanted water, not food. Instead of just plain water I'd make some Crystal light or sugarless Kool aid also. (just water gets "boring" after a while!)
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thats a tough one. you need to make it every clear about how dangerous it is for her not to eat... she may lose some weight, but the other effects are way worse... her hair will fall out, her imune system will shut down... all kinds of things... trust me, and its something she will ALWAYS battle once it starts... instrad, why not talk her into working out with you. even if its only a 30 minute walk 3 days a week, she will notice a difference. im a vegiterian... when i stopped eating meat, i lost a lot of weight... thats not really a diet, but... there are diets too. just show her some of the effects of not eating healthy. a really good weight loss tip thats easy to do, drink LOTS of water... no sodas or tea. water is good for your skin too! your body is in a constant state of dehydration, but when you get pleanty of it, eventually it will let go of all the extra water it retains, because it knows it will get the amount it needs!  so in short- drink loads of water, a healthy diet, work out with her, and above all, keep reminding her of how beautiful she is, and point out her progress! she needs to work on loving herself more, until she does that, she wont ever be happy! good luck hun!
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Try light, or nonfat vanilla yogurt, nonfat Axelrod cottage cheese with pineapples, part skim ricotta (i'm italian- i love it!), a glass of milk-us ladies need it!-dairy really fills you up! Carrots, apples, celery, watermelon, stone wheat crackers-very low carb-with low sugar and sodium Peanut Butter and DRINK PLENTY O WATER!! no soda, no juice, try a squeeze of fresh lemon or orange in it for taste ;-)\n\nThe less sugars and salts in your diet the less you desire to eat processed foods. \nAlso, honestly try out: www.FitDay.com . Every time I go back to that site I get a grip on reality. You enter the food you eat each day and it breaks down the calorie,s fats, proteins and alcohol in the food. You can add housework and sleeping and even sexual activity to calculate your calories burned each day, etc! It helps you understand alot about your body and the effect of what you put in it.\n\nDitch the cookies! I dont miss my Oreo's too much. I can have some when I lose 10lbs ;-)
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First and foremost, relax. Proper relaxation ritual, is very important. Also she should probably cut down on stimulants such as caffiene, and keep a healthy level of activity. Long walks and the like.
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Try salted pretzel sticks, Or if someone wants to be a sweetie, they can go buy you a Fresh baked pretzel from somewhere. My grandfather used to get these when he had chemo, but had alot of trouble keeping them, and anything else, down. Hope you have better luck, and you have my admiration for going through such a traumatic procedure!
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If it's inheirited, you can't control it by diet.  Try apple cider vinegar.  Three glasses of water each day with a splash of vinegar.  Yuk, but my grandmother swears by it.
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If you haven't had one already, ask about a PET scan. It's sorta like a CAT scan, but it's used to detect any cancer in the body. When my husband had cancer, it's what they used to see where it was, and then they used it once more after his treatment was finished to see if all of it was gone.  Also, ask about maybe getting put on a steroid. My grandfather-in-law, has some health issues, but he had gotten to where he would eat maybe once a day, if that. They put him on some sort of steroid(not sure of it's name)and now he eats like a pig.(good thing) \n  I would also consider going to a different doctor and letting them give you the once-over as well. Having a fresh set of eyes and a  mind on the case may help. I wish you the best, hope you get everything figured out and get to feeling better!
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Well, not eating or drinking is certainly a concern.  You probably won't DIE, at least not in just a few short days.  Think of all of the cultures who fast b/c of religion.  They don't eat for weeks sometimes.\nIf you truly can't manage to eat anything, you need to investigate WHY.  Is it b/c you are under stress?  Feeling ill?  Schedule an appt with a dr., or your local community clinic.\nIn the mean time, force down a supplement, like Boost or Ensure.  They are packed with nutrients, and small.  I went through a period of sadness, and it was the only thing I could get down.  \n\nGood luck.  Feel better.
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If this is for real, you need to go to the authorities with any proof.  Hospitals can check for poisons if they believe there is a reason to do so.  At 95, she could just be suffering from rapidly declining health too.  Hard to tell but better to be safe than sorry in this case, I think.  Good luck!
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Start eating fruits such as pineapple, grape, pappaya, watermelon, mango, kiwi, strawberry etc as much as you want. Two hours later, eat a large  salad with everything except meat, fish, or egg. Two hours after (at least) eat the dinner with your favarite meat,fish, etc. Do not go for seconds. Drink a glass of water just before eating the dinner, this will help you not to want to go for seconds, and using a small plate also will help. Drink 7 glasses of water all through out the day. One more thing do not eat anything three hours before going to sleep only water if the urge comes up.\n\nKeep doing this for a week, you will loose weight in a healthy way, and this will help you keep it off as well because you are eating everything you want to eat and you do not have the feeling of hunger or thirst. \nThe fruits in the morning will help you to curb your need for eating all the time feeling for the rest of the day because it is natural sugar\nMake sure you do not eat for two hours after each meal and when you feel like eating something grab a glass of water. Replace your sugar drinks with water and after dinner you can have a glass of wine or beer as well.\n\n\nI tried every diet in the world and nothing worked and at 53 it worked and I am at 57 healthy and very energetic.