I have zero apatite.

[Lady Freedom Returns]

I just don't want to eat. I know I should, but I can't really bring myself to eat.
Is this normal with MS or could it be because of my depression?

[virgogal]

1. Loss of appetite is common with depression....just force yourself and

eat about 6 small meals a day.

[irisblue]

2. Are you deliberately drinking water?

The shock of your recent bad news and loss and your deptession would kill your appetite.

But you need to be deliberate about drinking water.

[Lady Freedom Returns]

4. Drinking water has been no problem.

For some reason I want water more than food.

[emmaverybo]

3. Can you find a supplement you might like? Could be your Med plan would pay for it. If you are on

anti-depressants, certain of them suppress appetite while others can help stimulate. Hope you can
see your doctor about this. Realize many don’t deal with nutrition, just not on their radar. Fight for
help with this though.

I am no doctor, but experience has shown me the importance of getting enough nutrition, especially when dealing with medical conditions.

[CaptYossarian]

5. Would something like Ensure help you get vitamins and nutrients?

Since you're okay with liquids, this may be the way to go. I wish you well.

[Karadeniz]

6. A friend has had MS for ages. She doesn't do a medical treatment, but read all she could and uses

Supplements. She doesn't seem depressed, but her days and nights are pretty well switched around.

[Amanda Cerny]

7. Easy ways to increase your appetite.

If you eat food on schedule and attempt these tips, at that point you will expand your appetite.
Eat Small Meals More Frequently.
Eat Nutrient-Rich Foods.
Add More Calories to Your Meals.
Make Mealtime an Enjoyable Social Activity.
Calendar Meal Times.
Try not to Skip Breakfast.
Eat Less Fiber.

[micDROP]

8. Have you tried?

Smoke weed.

[Stryst]

9. It's normal for me.

I have RRMS, and whenever I have a relapse, I completely loose my apatite. When I can get cannabis, it helps a LOT. When I can't (most times) fruit juice with some salt added to it, or whole milk with some peanut butter and maple syrup blended in keep me running.

I'm 6'3", and I have trouble staying above about 160lbs.

Liquid foods help. Peppermint can help. Marinol or cannabis help. Most of the never pain medication makes it worse; Lyrica destroys my apatite.

Diagnosed in 2008, weight 396lbs at the time. Current weight, 168lbs. It's hard.