~ Is being Moderately Overweight causing me PAIN?? ~
 

I feel fine in the morning when I first get up but by early afternoon I am in so much Generalized pain I have to lay down for a while. It's not any specific thing I can say is doing it but my back usually starts first, then shoulders, arms then leg cramps.

I need to lose probably 40 pounds to be within a normal range but can the extra weigh be causing this?

After a rest I feel much better but then again after a few hours I have to lay down again. I don't have any prescription pain meds, I just take Tylenol and a Momentum, an otc back pain medicine and a hot soak and that helps.

Do you have any kind of a diagnosis?
Have you seen a doctor, or an expert chiropractor, for these symptoms yet?
I am about the same -40 lbs overweight- but I don't have any pain that makes me have to lie down.
I do have RSI/TOS that affects my arms, hands and upper body.

Have you read about chronic fatigue, fybromyalgia?
You could also have something totally different that might show up with tests - like xray or MRI, blood work, and a detailed exam.

I do have some slight birth defects. Right hip and leg and some foot problems. I am thinking this too may be contributing to the problem. Plus I have big boobs. Kills my upper back. Many women with LESS than I have had breast augmentation to Avoid back pain later in life. That may be part of it too. But since I gained some weight and of course get older like Everyone does unless they die, well, you know??? :confused:

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Hi Wiix! Sorry that you are having so much pain.. I have a couple of friend's who were having a lot of back, shoulder pain and they both had breast reduction. Both of them are so happy as the pain is now gone. One friend also joined WW's and lost some wt so that helped her also...

I'm not saying that is causing your pain, just relating their experiences. I agree, that you should be evaluated by your PCP or Dr of your choice. Pain is Pain and when it interferes' w/life, then it should be checked out...

I have severe FM and it is something that is w/me every day. I hate to take the meds for it, but if I didn't ... I could not function..... Let us know how your'e doing..... take care....

Yes, the word "Fibromyalgia" has come up when visiting a GP in the past. BUT that is just a catchall phrase used to explain generalized pain. It doesn't REALLY mean anything. Most people think it's a diagnosis but it's not.

" FMS (fibromyalgia (fi-bro-my-Al-juh) syndrome) is a widespread musculoskeletal pain and fatigue disorder for which the cause is still unknown. Fibromyalgia means pain in the fibrous tissues in the body.
The pain comes from the connective tissues, such as the muscles, tendons, and ligaments. FMS does not involve the joints, as does rheumatoid arthritis and osteoarthritis.
Most patients with fibromyalgia say that they ache all over. Their muscles may feel like they have been pulled or overworked. Sometimes the muscles twitch and at other times they burn. More women than men are afflicted with fibromyalgia, but it shows up in people of all ages. "

http://www.ukfibromyalgia.com/suppor...efinition.html

" OTHER TREATMENTS
Acupuncture, acupressure, nutrition, relaxation techniques, osteopathic manipulation, chiropractic care, therapeutic massage, or a gentle exercise program.
Therapeutic massage, heat or hot baths, ice massage, biofeedback and other relaxation techniques, stress reduction, behaviour modifications, body mechanics, posture training, cognitive behaviour therapy and meditation.

EXERCISE
A program of stretching and gentle exercise is essential for FMS patients. A physical therapist or exercise physiologist can help you put together a program that will be beneficial in maintaining muscle tone and a reasonable level of aerobic fitness. Walking, stationary exercise equipment, pool therapy, and stretching seem to be the most suitable activities for the FMS patient. The key is to start slowly and increase your exercise time and level carefully.
There is increasing evidence that a regular exercise routine is essential for all fibromyalgia syndrome patients. "

Anyone dx'ed with--or even suspected of having--fibromyalgia should have an MRI to check for Arnold-Chiari Malformation, or herniated cerebellar tonsils. A CT will not pick this up. Please look into it, and if you have even a tiny herniation, it can cause serious symptoms, so don't let anyone blow you off about it. Most important of all: If you are found to have one, see a neursurgeon, not a neurologist. A neuro will be of no help, because he's not trained in matters of brain structure differences or abnormal growths and how they affect quality of life, and of course, he's not licensed in surgery, so he can't give you any info or opinion about it. Only a nsg has that experience and training. ACM is also often misdx'ed as MS and can bring on a multitude of symptoms. Check out the following sites for more info:

www.ASAP.org
www.WACMA.com
www.chiarione.org
www.conquerchiari.org


LIZARD :)

Oh Dear Lord!! :eek: That's a bit extreme isn't it? Brain surgery?? :eek: I must admit, that's a new one for me. I never heard of this. :confused:

It's not extreme if you have it and it's really causing problems. In fact, not having the surgery can result in deterioration and even death in symptomatic cases.


LIZARD, brain surgery veteran :)

Oh My :eek:

Well, what can I say? I just know that if I do some of the things suggested, I am ok. 20 minutes in the warm pool at the Y and all my pain is gone for the rest of the day.

The less active I am the more muscle pain and cramps I have. BUT, sometimes I overdo it because I am having a good time. :D Then a I suffer from overuse.

It's a fine balance in there somewhere that I just keep missing. I think Well, let me do this one more thing, then one more, then I am hurting but keep at it, then I am crippled for the rest of the day.

If I just KNOW when to STOP!!! But I have trouble with that. http://neurotalk.psychcentral.com/im...onsb/crazy.gif

It seems that what I used to do 10 years ago in ONE Day, it takes me a week to do now. When I was in my 20's and 30's I could go all day without stopping and not have a problem. :o