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Topic: RE: Fibromyalgia Anyone?
hi. I too have Fibromyalgia and have been diagnosed with it for five years. i went to a pain clinic and they put me on Methadone which really helped at first but now it is still bad, especially in my right knee. i can't exercise so it makes it tough. With the Methadone comes constipation so I am on a plateau for two weeks and I am so upset. I go to the knee specialist on Tuesday to see what they can do with my knee. Fibro is one think that won't go away and I have found weather change really affects it. good luck
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Topic: RE: should my pain be getting worse?
Hi Debbie I have also noticed my arthritis has got worse since weight loss,I thought it would have been the reverse!! I need both knees replacing as well ,I am a good bit older than you,how did your weight loss go? I am wondering if ( apart from my outlet being too big ) if my lack of mobility is not helping my weight loss,on the day I am able to walk I try to walk 2 hours solid,but I have found by doing this it just irritates the knees even more ! Susie xx
Topic: Capal Tunnel Advice
I have been a hairdresser for over fifteen years, and have had the symptoms in the past.Now, it is bad.I wake up nightly in pain,crying.I am always numb and tingling in my wrists and fingers.I have not had any treatment as of yet.Can anyone give advice or tell me what route I should take?
Topic: RE: Hip Pain that radiates down leg after sleeping?
I can certainly understand why you won't go to a chiropractor! Congrats on your weight loss! I am glad to hear the pain has gotten better, you have a great New Year too!
Beth
Topic: RE: Hip Pain that radiates down leg after sleeping?
Thank you for your reply and thoughtfulness. Unfortunately I have been advised to never allow a chiropracter to adjust me. I have a spinal disk and bone spurs in my neck. I was informed my a spinal specialist that any adjustments could paralyze me. Losing almost 50 pounds has improved my pain and I rarely take Advil anymore. I have learned to live with my problems and prefer to not have surgery at this time. Hopfully another 40 pounds will further improve my problem. Thanks again and a very Happy New Year to you!!
Patti
Topic: RE: Hip Pain that radiates down leg after sleeping?
Hope your pain is gone now, but if not try seeing a chiropractor. I had pain like that and it was sciatica. The chiropractor was the only one who could give me relief for it, my spine was out of alignment. You may take pain meds. to feel better but the cause will still be there if your spine is misaligned. Worked wonders for me, especially when I was pregnant with my first child.
Topic: RE: osteoarthritis and exercise
Sharon,
Happy Holidays to you also. I had open RNY 18 months ago and lost 200 lbs. I still have 100 to go to my goal. I can't exercise as I am bone on bone in one knee and almost the same in the other. I can't imagine the pain you must have. I am having a panni done in 4 weeks with the hope of improving my lymph system so I can then get new knees.
If allowed in your insurance coverage, look into phsy therapy. My Gastro surgeon feels as if once I can exercise I can lose the additional weight, but I have to have the knees done first.
Good luck.
Jeanne
Topic: RE: osteoarthritis and exercise
BOY DO I KNOW WHAT YOU MEAN ABOUT NOT BEING ABLE TO EVEN SHOP. PEOPLE THAT DON'T HAVE OA TAKE SO MANY THINGS FOR GRANTED. I ALSO HAVE IT IN MY SPINE AND HAVE TO BE HELPED OUT OF THE BED IN THE MORNINGS. I HATE NIGHTS THEY HURT SO BAD AND MORNINGS. I CAN'T EVEN DRESS THE SAME WAY I USED TO. AND I JUST TURNED 46 AND MY RIGHT KNEE STARTED WHEN I WAS AROUND 25 IT'S BEEN REPLACED DIDN'T TURN OUT RIGHT AND NOW MY LEFT ONE NEED IT AND MY SPINE IS EAT UP WITH ARTHRITIS. I WENT TO VANDERBILT HOSP SPINE CLINIC AND GOT SOME SHOTS IN MY SPINE AFTER 5 YEARS OF SUFFERING AND IT HAS HELPED SOME I WILL HAVE TO GET THEM EVERY 3 MONTHS. I HAD THE LAP BAND I DON'T EAT MUCH THEY SAID I NEEDED TO STOP SKIPPING MEALS. BUT I KNOW I'M NOT LOSING FAST BECAUSE I CAN'T DO MUCH EXERCISING. ANY TIPS FROM ANYONE I KNOW I NEED WATER BUT I DON'T HAVE ANYWAY TO GET IN ON EXCEPT IN THE SUMMER. MERRY CHRISTMAS EVERYONE.
On September 27, 2007 at 10:08 AM Pacific Time, mwilliams1977 wrote:
Hello,I am 42 and hae bone on bone in both knees...I went to CURVES for a while and loved it,but my knees just could not take the pain...Water arobics is great,no inpact on knees...and I love it...you walk in and think.."How will this do anything/" I joined at out YMCA,and my first class was about 15 people 60+ yrs.of age and I almost walked out,but by the end of class I could not believe how sore I was..it is a work oout and gets better the more you do,and rubber bands,long band things..I have them,use them and love 'em...also bike riding is good....I have just the little peddle part you set on the floor and use,I also put it on the table and use my arms...it is good...but I can tel ya now,walking,running,no good...and at 42 yrs.old,What I would give to be able to walk the beach,or even shop like I did be for...Good luck...Mary Topic: RE: osteoarthritis and exercise
HI, MY NAME IS SHARON I HAVE HAD MY RIGHT NEE REPLACED AND I NEED MY LEFT ON REPLACED TO. I HAVE OSTEOARTHRITIS IN MY WHOLE SPINE TO. I JUST GOT SOME SHOTS IN MY SPINE THAT HAS HELPED SOME. I WAS WONDERING ARE YOU EXERCISING? AND WHAT TYPES ARE YOU DOING JUST MOVING HURTS ME. I HAVE AN AB LOUNGE AND I CAN DO THAT AND I TRY TO EXERCISING IN BED SOME. HAVE YOU GOT ANY GOOD TIPS? I SURE NEED THEM I GOT MY LAP BAND JULY 30 TH AND I HAVE ONLY LOST AROUND 30 POUNDS. MERRY CHRISTMAS. HOPE TO HEAR FROM YA. SRHAND
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