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Topic: RE: Fibromyalgia Symptoms
I was diagnosed with Fibro in 2001 but, feel that I have had it alot longer. I had by RNY in 2007. I have never heard of it being common post RNY. There are many factors that contribute to it that include sleep apnea, stress, irritable bowel syndrome, migraines and others. It is more common in women than men. There is no cure and living with it can be tough due to the varying levels of pain you endure daily. At least now there are a few medications they have found that help relieve the symptoms to a degree. One thing is to find a doctor that believes in it as there are many out there than do not and think it is all in our heads. The National Fibromyalgia Association has some good information also if you think you might have it. The first step is ruling out there is not another disease process going on before you rush into thinking you have fibro. It is an immune suppressing disease and that is what makes it so hard to diagnose. There is no real test that can confirm it for sure other than ruling out other diseases and the manual exam. There is promise for the future in their will be a test to confirm but, as far as I know we are not at that point yet.
Take care, Karen
Take care, Karen
Topic: RE: What meds do you take for your arthritis?
How is RA and Fibro different? My doctor says I have arthritis in my neck and hands, and I have fibro? What does this all mean? KIMMY
Topic: RE: Fibromyalgia Symptoms
I have fibro that was diagnosed after my RNY. Have there been any connections with the two? KIMMY
Topic: RE: Rheumatoid Arthritis Pain Meds
I take weekly injections of Enbrel. Since I had to stop taking the injections for a period of time pre and post op I was really suffering and now I started taking it this week again after 7 weeks and in 2 days I was feeling less pain. It has potential side effects(not due to WLS) but I can't live without it.
Topic: RE: rumatoid arthritis in knees
I used to take Mobicox 45 mg/daily but apparently it is the cause of my kidney failure so... I am not trying some steroid alternative... Concerning your weight... I don't know how much too heavy is too heavy... I know that the surgeon I am seeing performed surgeries on peope over 550+ so I don't know what was the heaviest person but I don't think that there is a limit per se...
Best of luck!
Julie
Best of luck!
Julie
Waiting!!! Waiting!!! Getting Ready... No I am now ready!!! Please calll! I'll answer!!!! 
Topic: RE: New to this forum
VERY proud to have this double century card
432 hi/338 surgery/220 gaol, Current 204 22 months post op
If I don't ever loose anymore that's ok. I'm happy where I am at, weight and in life
I did another type of trigger point injections with the new doctor. It didn't work. She said I actually have degenerative disk disease and arthritus ontop of that. She's asked that I swim at least 2-3 times a week as long as the pool is open. I am going in for nerve blocks in August. I'm going on vacation July 18-29th so we'll not be home anyways. So I'll be excited to come back and get this figured out. They did say they think it might be due to being more active now. Thanks forthe input
VERY proud to have this double century card 432 hi/338 surgery/220 gaol, Current 204 22 months post op
If I don't ever loose anymore that's ok. I'm happy where I am at, weight and in life
Topic: RE: New to this forum
The pain getting worse might be to the fact you are getting more active as the weight is coming off. It’s hard to keep up the activity to take off more weight when you are having pain. I’m trying Physical Therapy and some different medications. I went in the pool last week and found I can do a good work out with no pain.
Topic: RE: Help with elevated uric acid (gout) and elevated potassium
Hi Jack,
Sorry to hear about the gout. I was on prednisone for as long as my doctor dared to let me take it, but now he has me on Allopurinol 300 mg. My uric acid is still elevated but the Allopurinol is helping to lower it and the pain is still there but subdued. I also monitor my protein intake and try to keep it at 60 or less grams/day.
Congrats on your weight loss. You inspire me. My surgery is scheduled for July 10 and, of course, I am excited. In Indiana, we have to wait 6 months before having surgery and I took advantage of that time to try to get my head together as much as possible. It's hard to undo 50 plus years of eating habits, but I am taking baby steps. Progress is being made.
I'll add you to my friends list so we can stay in touch. I was born in east TN, but lived 8 years in Nashville (1980 to '88). Was back there a few years ago and surprised at how much it had changed. I worked at HCA Park View Medical Center which is now part of Centennial. I loved Nashville and still have friends there.
Pat
Topic: RE: Help with elevated uric acid (gout) and elevated potassium
How is your gout? I'm having a terrible time with it. I welcome ANY advice to aleviate the pain.
Thanks, Jack
Topic: RE: Pregnancy and Rhumetoid Arthritis
Hi there.. just wanted to write with an update... well it seems that I guess this concotion that I am on is probably not working anymore because I am in alot of pain.. I have an appt tomorrow to see what other alternatives I have for meds... and since I am TTC i would like to see what he will put me on... I need relief soon! This is depressing....
Irene
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