Re: fibromyalgia

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Hi Sheryle:

One reason I chose the DS is so I could use anti-inflammatories. I've

talked to too many RNY patients whose fibro is actually worse post-

op. They live in agony, able to find relief in narcotics. They're

happy with their weight loss, but... Right now my fibro is pretty

well controlled. This is due to me seeing an acupuncturist every two

weeks. She keeps me at a good level. The only exercise I do now is

walking, but my strength and stamina have greatly improved post-op.

The flu symptoms are practically non-existant. My immune system has

strengthened (last week I got a cold and it DIDN'T turn into

bronchitis or pleurisy - Yeah!!)

I'd already gained most of my weight before the fibro hit. Within

three years of diagnosis I was in constant, unrelenting pain. All my

many docs wanted me to go on disability (at age 36) but I was really

stubborn. Fortunately, I found my wonderful acupuncturist. Within

three treatments I was down from 17+ different daily meds to just

four. I still get regular steroid injections for my arthritis, but

rarely have to take the anti-inflammatories, muscle relaxers, or

narcotic pain meds.

Good luck,

> Dear P:

> I also have fibromyalgia and was wondering if you are pre or post

op? I

> would like to know how you are feeling. Do you notice less pain?

What about

> the flue like symptoms? What kind of exercise do you do? I have

had the

> diagnosis for about 6 years. When I first became ill, long before

I knew

> what it was, I started to gain weight because I stopped moving. In

about 2

> 1/2 years I gained about 120lbs. I now exercise regularly but find

that the

> weight is clinging to me. I can hardly walk and for any outings,

where more

> than a few steps is involved, I must use a wheelchair. I try to

walk as much

> as possible in the house and yard. My pain is pretty chronic and

some days

> are much worse than others. So, I am hoping that you might be able

to give

> me some good news like the surgery has reduced your pain even a

little. Has

> the condition, in your opinion, slowed weight loss? I have spoken

with a few

> other people who have fibro and received mixed reviews. One person

is losing

> slowly but she is having a revision another has lost just fine but

she still

> has a significant amount of pain especially after exercise. Any

thing you

> feel comfortable sharing would be greatly appreciated.

> Thanks

> Sheryle

> Dr Keshishian

> 10-10-01

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