So much FM with RNY? Why, why, why??

Does anyone know why there is so much fibro with gastric bypass patients. I had my surgery in 2004 and ever since my surgery I have what they would eventually diagnose as fm. It sucks. I have been on so many meds, neurontin, lyrica, so many opiates that you would not believe, and so many more meds it is ridiculous. The pain neer stops no matter what and it is such a helpless situation to be in. I would like to know how many of you that are diagnosed with fm, were diagnosed AFTER surgery. Is this something that is more prevalent AFTER surgery, I had no signs or symptoms before and have been through every test possible with no other diagnosis. Please let me know out there, I currently take Cymbalta which sucks and something to sleep through the pain at night. No pain meds right now. Looking for a new doc. If anyone knows a doc that specializes in fm on long island (ny) pelase let me know. I've seen so many docs, whats one more right? Hope everyone is well and someone has some insight to a different treatment plan for me.  Thanks!!  ~Renee

I don't know that there is any connection except that stress, physical or mental can trigger it. Most of us were diagnosed long before our surgeries and we've had different types of surgeries. I don't think it's more prevelant than in the past it's just that it's finally being recognized as a disease where it wasn't in the past. The more it is studied the more they are able to learn and come up with effective meds. There is no one med that treats everyone, just like we all have different pain and symptoms we all have different meds. Attitude makes a big difference too, if you look at it as the worst thing ever then that's what it will be. We all have to learn to make friends with the pain and learn how to lessen it as best we can. Since it is going to be here for the rest of our lives we'd better learn to be our own best advocate and learn to make the best of our lives such as they are.
I've found the best place for effective treatment is a pain clinic, they specialize in all kinds of pain. Best of luck to you and hope you can find a good doc!

Renee,
Welcome to the board. I was diag way before surgery. But I am wondering if it is because people that have the surgery are people that pay attention to their bodies and would notice symptoms more than others.
Just a thought. I take 3 vicoden's a day, 3-4 fexeril, sleep med's at night. Wow I hate to take the pain med's but couldn't do without them either.
keep us posted how you are doing.
gentle hugs your way,
Pam

Hello Pam,

  I have not had WLS yet and I have fibro.  I was hoping that my fibro would start to feel a little less painful if I was able to loose this weight.

Mishaun

I was told that losing weight quickly can cause the spine (which is often stressed by a large belly) snaps back once belly is gone. This can cause nerve damage and inflame FM symptoms.

I had my surgery in 2004 and was not "diagnosed" with fibro until 2007.  I believe that I have been suffering from it probably since before surgery.  I did go through the pain clinic but after a while there is only so much they can do besides prescribed more pain meds or more injections.  Right now I take Loritab Elixor every 3-4 hours and Morphine 3 times a day for the pain.  I also take Requip for my restless leg, Premarin, and another hormone regulator because I have no hormones left, I take Lyria for the fibro - tried Cymbalta at the same time and ended up suicidal.  I just started Albien CR for sleep - was on Lunesta before and it quit working.  I truly hate the pain and the exhaustion that makes even putting the toilet paper on the roll seem overwhelming.  I keep waiting for it to let up but seems to be a 24/7 thing I have to learn to deal with.  Dealing with the fibor and getting in my protein is all I can deal with at this point - Good luck to all of you.