New here. Does WLS help with fibro pain?

In my case, it got got better.  I have both lupus and fibro.  I am 4 years out with a DS.

It makes things a bit easier in terms of mobility, because at over 400 lbs before, there was just some pain I wasn't going to push through. 

The meds work better at a lower weight, and other preventive and relief measures, like exercise, or sitting in a warm bath, get easier at a lower weight.

I also have a narcotic pain releiver for really bad pain. 

My weight loss has made fibro and lupus a little easier to deal with, but there are still moments from Hades! 

I too have Fibro.  I had an RnY on 12/6/12 and after a couple of hellish months, the pain is much less than it was and I have more energy than I've had in years.  I've lost almost 90lbs from my heaviest weight and can actually see the light at the end of the tunnel.  I do have flares and this week has been pretty bad but I've only taken pain meds (Vicodin) once.  I can't take NSAIDs so push through most of the time.  I don't eat sugar and keep carbs as low as possible.  I work out at the gym 3 - 4 times a week and work with a personal trainer that has worked with both WLS and Fibro patients.  I feel the change in diet and increase in exercise has contributed to my reduction in flares, pain and exhaustion.  Just my two cents worth.

I had gastric sleeve in Sept 2011 and since I have gotten down to 175 lbs but my pain levels are sky high now.  I was not diagnosed before surgery I didnt get diagnosed until Nov 2012 but the symptoms have always been there since I was younger. My doctors always said loose the weight and you wont be in pain but that has not been the case for me. I am not on any meds at this point because I am pregnant and it has been absolute hell for the past 14 weeks.  I don't know if its the fibro or the pregnancy but I am super sensitive to ALL chemicals and I can no longer eat anything that has anything artificial in it.  I have been sicker than ever these last few weeks and my body hurts so bad but I am learning that aroma therapy helps me a lot.  Personally I wouldnt count on the weight loss to relieve the pain but it does make it easier to move around and get exercise which for me is a huge help but its hard to get motivated some days.

I have to laugh at the "lose weight and you won't be in pain..." I was given he same speal...although I'm still a newbie I'm still in pain...I agree WLS does nothing to help fibro but so far I would have still done it.

I am having rny tomorrow and spoke about my fibro and migraines at length with the surgeon before deciding on this surgery over the other options.  He was very clear that nsaids will be off the agenda for me, and that while the reduced wt will lead to more activity and hopefully less symptoms and flare ups, there are no guarantees.  I called my rheumatologist and neuro and both said they will prescribe meds for me (that are safe) and even prescribe them in liquid (or suspension) form so I have no (pr less) problems if I need them in the beginning.  Talk with the docs, especially before the surgery, so that if a flare arises you are well equipped.

 

best of luck

Fibromyalgia syndrome affects the soft tissue and muscles. Symptoms of fibromyalgia include:

Decreased energy, moderate or severe fatigue

A feeling of swelling (without actual swelling) in the hands and feet

Reduced tolerance for exercise and muscle pain after exercise

Chronic muscle spasms, muscle pain, or tightness

Difficulty concentrating, remembering, and performing simple mental tasks ("fibro fog")

Insomnia or waking up feeling just as tired as when you went to sleep

Stiffness upon waking or after staying in one position for too long

Feeling anxious or depressed

Increase in urinary urgency or frequency (irritable bladder)

Abdominal pain, nausea, bloating and constipation alternating with diarrhea (irritable bowel syndrome)

Sensitivity to one or more of the following: odors, bright lights, certain foods, noise, medications and cold

Tension or migraine headaches

Jaw and facial tenderness

Numbness or tingling in the face, hands, arms, legs, or feet

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Fibromyalgia and Lupus (SLE)  were exactly the reasons I did *not* have a RNY! 

My surgery is the Duodenal Switch, and not only did I lose over 200 pounds, the medicines that would not work for me at my highest weight of 405 began to work! 

I take a number of meds, including Lyrica, and did not experience any weight gain whatsoever!

I can still take NSAIDS if need be, because I still have a real, although smaller, stomach. 

That said, NSAIDS can cause stomach bleeds in anyone, WLS or not. 

My Rx meds didn't even have to be tweaked or changed to liquids..they still work fine!

If you want to know more about the DS, go to www.dsfacts.com

 

I liked your post. My problem is I can't take Lyrical because I got clean and sober after having my bypass(2004) and revision(2007) and people with prior substance abuse issues are not recommended to take Lyrica. I can't take n's aids. I just had a tear due to an ulcer. Just kind of at a loss for comfort from pain. I am looking into naturopathic care. I'm headed into my fifth year of Venofer treatments.