Your symptoms of intense hunger, fatigue, and other issues can indeed be related to your recent significant weight loss and ongoing reflux. When you lose weight rapidly, your body might trigger pathways that make you feel hungrier as a way to regain balance. This can lead to hormonal changes affecting hunger signals, which explains the continued sense of hunger after meals or even without needing food. The fatigue and sensitivity to cold could be signs that your calorie intake is not meeting your body’s energy requirements, especially if you’re consuming only around 1800 kcal or occasionally less, which may be insufficient for someone of your height and activity level.
Moreover, the persistent reflux might indicate that the management of GERD isn’t optimal, and this can impact your digestion and nutrient absorption, contributing to these symptoms. The irritability and mood swings could be secondary to both calorie restriction and nutritional imbalances.
I would recommend discussing your reflux treatment with a healthcare provider who may consider adjusting medications or exploring dietary changes to better control your symptoms. Additionally, try to gradually increase your calorie intake with balanced meals that include complex carbohydrates, lean proteins, and healthy fats to see if it alleviates some of the fatigue and hunger issues. Adequate hydration and small frequent meals might help with both GERD and hunger signals.
It’s also worth checking your nutrient levels (such as iron, B12, vitamin D) because deficiencies can manifest as fatigue and weakness. If the symptoms persist or worsen, further evaluation might be necessary to rule out other conditions that could mimic these symptoms, such as thyroid imbalances or other metabolic concerns. Consult your healthcare provider to develop a tailored plan that safely addresses these multiple aspects of your condition.
Hello
Yes — this can absolutely be related to your recent weight loss, and what you’re describing makes physiological sense.
Rapid weight loss + low calorie intake can confuse hunger signals and drain energy, especially when combined with GERD and high stress.
What’s likely happening:
Losing 4 kg in 3 weeks is fast for your height → your body enters a defensive mode Hormones like ghrelin (hunger) rise, while leptin (satiety) drops — causing intense “false hunger” 1800 kcal or less at 1.80 m / 59 kg is often not enough → leads to fatigue, cold sensitivity, weakness
GERD can create burning or empty sensations that feel like hunger even when you’re full
High stress worsens reflux and disrupts appetite signals
Irritability and mood swings fit with low energy availability
Why you feel hungry but full at the same time:
That’s classic signal mismatch — your stomach is full, but your brain thinks energy is scarce.
What helps (safely):
Gradually increase intake (small steps, not huge meals) Prioritize protein + complex carbs + healthy fats Eat smaller, more frequent meals to reduce reflux Avoid lying down for 2–3 hours after eating Manage stress (it directly affects gut–brain signaling)
Important to rule out:
If this continues, get checked for: Thyroid imbalance Iron or B12 deficiency Blood sugar issues
This is not imaginary, and you’re not “losing control” — your body is trying to protect itself.
I trust this helps Thank you Take care
Hello
This is not from weight gain itself.
Most likely causes: Bloating from GERD → makes abdominal muscles feel tight/tender Stress/anxiety → causes muscle tension (including abdomen) Possible magnesium or electrolyte imbalance → can cause trembling and cramps
Since you also get cramps easily, check: Magnesium Potassium Vitamin B12 Vitamin D (if possible)
Stay hydrated, increase calories gradually, and manage stress.
If you develop real muscle weakness, numbness, or worsening pain, see a doctor.
Thank you for your reply. I’ve already had tests done, except for vitamin B12. But my iron, thyroid, fasting blood sugar, etc., were all negative.
I also wanted to ask you: since I’ve been eating a little more each day (over 1,900 kcal), I’ve been experiencing tension in my abdominal muscles, as if they were contracted, tender, and trembling. It’s an unpleasant sensation, sometimes painful. Is this related to my weight gain/increased calorie intake, or is there another cause?
Also, unrelated, but I get cramps with the slightest muscle contraction. Could this be related?
Thank you again for your reply.
Thank you for your reply. I’ve already had tests done, except for vitamin B12. But my iron, thyroid, fasting blood sugar, etc., were all negative.
I also wanted to ask you: since I’ve been eating a little more each day (over 1,900 kcal), I’ve been experiencing tension in my abdominal muscles, as if they were contracted, tender, and trembling. It’s an unpleasant sensation, sometimes painful. Is this related to my weight gain/increased calorie intake, or is there another cause?
Also, unrelated, but I get cramps with the slightest muscle contraction. Could this be related?
Thank you again for your reply.
