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- Sun Jul 28, 2013 8:27 pm
- Forum: fibromyalgia
- Topic: Is fibro forever?
- Replies: 6
- Views: 8122
Is fibro forever?
I had two caesarians 12 months apart six/seven years ago. Since then I have suffered from fibromyalgia. I have lived with joint aches and pains and bouts of extreme tiredness but over the last six months it has become more extreme. I spend most days unable to move very much at all and the bouts of b...
- Sun Jul 28, 2013 8:14 pm
- Forum: overweight
- Topic: Need info on gastric band
- Replies: 2
- Views: 5587
Need info on gastric band
I was diagnosed six years ago with fibromyalgia. Since then I have steadily gained weight and now have a BMI of 39. A rheumatologist and my GP have advised a gastric band to help me lose weight as I can no longer exercise due to the pain and sheer lethargy and exhaustion. I really don't know enough ...
- Sun Jul 28, 2013 8:03 pm
- Forum: overweight
- Topic: Please help
- Replies: 1
- Views: 5528
Re: Please help
Have you tried changing your GP as yours seems very unsympathetic to your situation. If not, keep going back to your doctor and keep on telling him/her just how much it's getting to you. It may be worth asking to be referred to CBT. It's worth a try. Good luck
- Sun Jul 28, 2013 7:56 pm
- Forum: general discussions about weight issues
- Topic: Managing exercise and CPS or Fibromyalgia
- Replies: 1
- Views: 3328
Re: Managing exercise and CPS or Fibromyalgia
I am in a similar situation. After my two youngest children were born I developed fibromyalgia. I tried exercise while on strong pain meds but would be bed ridden for two days after. It seems to be getting worse as time goes on and the weight is piling on and I'm now 15 stone. I was referred to rheu...