he's lost over 30lbs and walks stiffly and with a limp. i recently asked him straight out what happened and he changed the subject. he looks like he has some sort of disease. he lives a private life and doesn't drink and eats really healthy foods, like he's trying to take care of himself. there's a rumor that he has AIDS/HIV. Does anyone have any ideas as to what could be going on?
2006-12-04 08:35:19 · 12 answers · asked by amers07 1 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Other - Diseases
If you asked him, and he chose not to tell you, then it's really none of your business. Leave the man his privacy and respect his right to it.
2006-12-04 08:37:24 · answer #1 · answered by essentiallysolo 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
How was his weight before? Did he have 30 lbs. or more to spare?
Cause' if he did, he is probably way better off, of course.
But sometimes when a person has any kind of joint problem, they send themself a message, self hypnosis wise, to lose weight. Without even realizing they have done that.
Afterall, a limp can cause a person to exercise less throuhout their day, then maybe their craving for food would go down some as well.
The human body has many ways of protecting itself.
2006-12-04 08:47:56 · answer #2 · answered by smoothsoullady 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Rapid weight loss can be a symptom for many many things. The limp is suspicious though. Here's a thought, though I don't know if it applies -> would he have had some surgery recently? Sometimes, people don't ever want to tell anybody they have had surgery. And, b/c surgery can be traumatic - they may not be forthcoming even when suffering from post surgery symptoms/problems. How long has he been like this? Good luck!
2006-12-04 08:39:32 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your friend obviously has some issues going on that he doesnt feel like sharing right now. Just let him know that you are there to support him. Try not to always mention the fact that he has lost alot of weight and walks with a limp. in time he may share is issue with you.
2006-12-04 08:38:13 · answer #4 · answered by da_red12 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Bring him into your home, if he is your friend. Tell him that you are there for him and would like to talk. Tell him that you have noticed that he is losing weight, ask him again and don't give him the opportunity to change the subject. He probably is testing you before he feels comfortable in telling you the truth. Friends need friends like you and I'm glad that you care enough to ask. Hope your friend is okay. Don't insinuate that he has HIV. Let him tell you.
2006-12-04 08:41:13 · answer #5 · answered by kim_n_orlando 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If it was that easy to predict a disease by a discription of a limp losing weight and eating healthy. I'm sure plenty of people would be presumed infected!
2006-12-04 08:38:34 · answer #6 · answered by mentalchallenge 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't think anyone could just "guess" what is wrong, but it seems obvious that your friend values his privacy!
Seems like you should just be available for your friend--he probably needs your support and friendship.
Good luck!
2006-12-04 08:41:13 · answer #7 · answered by quilt-babe 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you could ask his parents
or.......
just talk to him and say how you feel and say that ur worried
sometimes rumors aren't true,so don;t really think they are
maybe he' starving...if he lost 30 pounds i meant/
2006-12-04 08:38:20 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
could be meth addict...ask him to go to a free clinic for some help...don't pressure him, but tell him it's because you care for him
2006-12-04 08:43:34 · answer #9 · answered by jcresnick 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Aids or abusing drugs.
Coach
2006-12-04 08:42:17 · answer #10 · answered by Thanks for the Yahoo Jacket 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋