weight loss fibromyalgia.

dose anyone have trouble loss weight because of there fibromyalgia? i have it and i was just wondering...

Well I suppose because of the pain and fatigue it hampers my exercise so in that way it affects me loosing weight.
I don't know of like a chemical imbalance ????



Pam

I agree with Pam that the fibro doesn't seem to have any chemical type action with obesity but the pain does keep us from getting as much exercise as we should. I know I have a great deal of difficulty getting any exercise because of the horrid pain that always follows. Just one of the many horrors of fibro.

I agree with Pam and HisLady.  I am losing slowly but that is fine.  Exercise of any sort causes post-exertional fatigue and pain, so it's not a big part of my plan!

I worried about this before my surgery. It has not been an issue, BUT, I'm careful to take advantage of this 12-18 month "honeymoon" period so when the losing slows down later AND I'm not exercising, I'm at a good weight.  Exercise is all relative now anyway.  Just ordinary daily activities are as difficult as any workout in a gym anyway  .  Went to Goodwill to try on a few things since I've lost 40lbs and don't want to buy anything much yet. I have not actually gone to a store and tried anything on for years, even shoes. Online is a godsend for us fibro folks! Anyway, after trying on shirts for about 20 minutes, my arms hurt so bad it just about killed me for two days after. That was exercise.  Seriously, though, I may be losing lbs a bit slower than I would if I really exercised like a maniac, but I tell myself it's better to lose slower anyway. Maybe my gallbladder will behave! We do what we can with what we're given, and some days it's precious little...energy that is. Have a wonderful Thanksgiving all!.  Beth

I had my VSG a year ago. I have lost 90lbs. I agree with everything above. I also just tried on 7 shorts and did a few other things. I ache all over, mostly in my arms. Now I need a rest period. I find the daily rest period where I practice deep breathing and muscle relaxation to be very important

I have severe Fibromyalgia, arthritis and other issues and I have lost 71 pounds in about 4 months. I cannot exercise. I do not want you to think it will cure your fibro but it will help with other health issues.

Glad to find this forum.  I'm a couple of days post RNY  rny lapiscopy (sp)  Had surgery Dec 16th.  First few days I did well on exercise.  then hit the hump, followed by a kind of dissyness...tried to walk and felt as if i was ready to fall down.  Nixt time i promised I take a walking cane.  Use it often.  At my post op dr visit, he recommended I try to get off one of my meds.  Said it might be what is making me dizzy.  So I tried 1/2.  Didn't sleep as well.  More pain, especially in mornings.  Prior to surgery, took me about 4-5 hours to get going on normal days.  Overal am feeling betterT                                    
                                    
                                   
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