Question:
Has anyone experienced severe pain in the neck, arm,shoulder after losing weight?

I have lost 188 lbs in 13 months and for the last few months I have been having untolerable pain in my neck and arm and shoulder. Was wondering if anyone else has had the same problem.    — Louise P. (posted on May 10, 2006)

May 10, 2006
I'm no doctor, but I had the exact same symptoms as you, in addition to what felt like a swolen neck. I went to see many doctors, but eventually was diagnosed with GERD. I was put on Prilosec OTC and haven't had one episode since. Hope this helps!
   — Ky_Kutie

May 10, 2006
I was thinking it could be loose skin issues. I would talk to your PCP about it.
   — newslady72712

May 11, 2006

   — MissCoral

May 11, 2006
Well, you know the spiel to get checked by a doc, so I'll just jump right into relating my own experience and what I've heard. I also had aches and pains crop up after wls. I have fibromyalgia but this was different. I started going back to physical therapy after being out for over a year and found that the weight loss does make your center of gravity shift. What you were compensating for before with the weight is no longer there so your body has to adjust. In addition to that, I discovered more lower back pain and found out I have degenerative disc disease. I am thinking the pain was always there while I was heavy but I had so much pain all over that I didn't notice it as much. They said I likely had it because I had been so heavy for so long. Things do ease up after awhile though, but there are days like today for me where my back is killing me. Getting proper rest (I don't) and exercise (I'm pretty lazy) does help. Of course, your pains I can't specifically say whether they are related to what my experience was or not, but it may help to hear what others have to say. I do know a lot of people who have had aches and pains show up after the weight loss, as well though. Dina
   — Dinka Doo

May 11, 2006
I agree with a couple of the other answers. I lost 175 and had problems with weight distribution also. I also had gastritis and ulcers which were causing a lot of the problem, so again you need to talk to your doctor. Hope you get it figured out soon.
   — Nut Picker

May 11, 2006
Do you still have your gall bladder?
   — niecey