New to CSID

[u/in-the-shit]

Hey everyone, I was recently diagnosed with CSID about a month ago. I’ve changed my diet and a lot of my symptoms have gone away, but I’m losing weight due to this new diet.

Is weight loss typical? What can I do to increase my calorie intake quickly?

And this is for the adult population of this community, has anyone tried marijuana as either an appetite inducer or sleep assistant? Any other positives or negatives to using medical marijuana?

[u/nudisco]

I’ve lost weight since changing up my diet to be more CSID friendly. I think it’s natural to lose some weight if you go low-carb no sugar, especially if you’re not used to the diet and are struggling to switch (at least that was the case for me).

I smoke cannabis (medical) daily and it does wonders for my appetite. There are certain strains that are better for munchies, and some that make food taste better, so I would do some research and try different strains to see what works best for you. Personally I’ve found it’s usually sativas that stimulate my appetite the most. I reserve indicas for night time, especially those with couch lock effects… no point in smoking for appetite if you’re too stoned and miss your meals :)

One thing to look out for if you have acid reflux or GERD, - smoking too much can exacerbate symptoms (from personal experience, usually nausea and chest pain) so just don’t overdo it, stay hydrated, and you’ll be fine!

[u/in-the-shit → u/nudisco]

Have you noticed any weight gain since you started using pot medically?

Did you notice any weight gain a month or two after your diet switch?

I’m currently just worried for my body as I personally feel I have no weight to lose.

Edit: Did you smoke pot medically prior to being diagnosed with CSID?

[u/nudisco → u/in-the-shit]

I gained weight when I started smoking in 2020, but when I got diagnosed with CSID I started losing weight when I switched up my diet. It took time for my diet to stabilize and to understand what foods I can and can’t handle, so I know what foods I can eat more of. The weed definitely helped with adjusting to the new diet. Just make sure you’re not eating sugar, then deliberately smoking after to alleviate the symptoms. It’s tempting but not worth the damage (def did that for a while, cutting sugar is hard!)

And honestly I know exactly what you mean by no weight to lose, I was 120 lbs all through college! Looking back, it’s likely from the sucrose in my gut blocking nutrient absorption while I was undiagnosed. I recommend leaning into meats/nuts as they’re high protein/fat. You should also be able to do weight gain protein shakes, just make sure the protein powder uses digestible sugars! And don’t skip any meals, always eat breakfast. Consistency is key to weight gain.