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Obese RA-Worrier fighting for normality
I will be 61 years old soon but don't feel like it. The numbers in my head and on paper don't match. I was diagnosed with RA 14 years ago, and I had my fair share of ups and downs. I was always overweighed, and then, when moving hurt too much, and I was put on prednisone and other 'good' stuff, I ballooned up to 350 lbs. I…
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Back to MFP
I am 74 married woman and have severe osteoarthritis pain from my neck to my tailbone. I have had this for a number of years. I don't take medication for this but do use Voltaren rub to help ease the pain. I also am getting OA in my hands now as well. I have osteoporosis which I take a once a week pill to help strengthen…
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Hi Everyone
I am Hilary, 59 and a sufferer of CRPS (Complex/Chronic Regional Pain Syndrome), CFS, Hypothyroidism and in April I broke my left femur just above the knee and had to have it operated on (three weeks in hospital and still having to use a walking frame!) I hope to chat with others who find themselves laid up through no…
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New here!
New to the group- cancer and sepsis survivor with arthritis and chronic pain, not very mobile due to orthopedic problems, but trying hard to lose weight and get fitter! happily retired Healthcare pro,liv with husband and daughter and 7 cats!
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Hello anybody here
Hi. My name is Susan and I live with EDS, elhers danlos syndrome. A chronic muscle and joint disorder that may have cardiac implications. Causes chronic pain, fatigue , and weakness. I hope this group is still active.
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Bipap
Are any of you on bipap/cpap? I was diagnosed with severe central sleep apnea/hyponea and am trying to use machine but struggling thought maybe one of you might have advice. I seem to spend hours awake which seems counter productive.
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new member, first post :)
Hi, I'm Mitzi. I was 39 when I was diagnosed with stage 3 colorectal cancer. I've been in remission now for just under 2 1/2 years. It has left me with some issues though. I lost control of my pelvic muscles and there is scarring where my colon resection took place. As well as scarring where my stoma was stitched up. It…
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How are you doing?
I don't see much recent posts...I'm starting this jourrney..new acute Injury..pain with movement..would love to hear or see others on the journey..pain is so impactful in removing motivation and for me increasing emotional eating...so would love for us to journey together..
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New to the group
Hello everyone, I'm living with arthritis. It happen about five years ago in my late sixties. Between being a care giver to my husband and my diagnosis, I've put on about fifty pounds. New medication is helping me and I'm back in the weight loss game. Everyone take care. We're in this together
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New here.
Hello all! new here, cancer and septic shock survivor with chronic pain and possibly fibro... having some issues with losing weight as I have had and am still using steroids, trying hard to stay on track and losing very slowly. just started back at the gym, but limited mobility so can only do so much... are there others…
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New member here! 8/8/23
Just joined — have pain from sciatic nerve and hard to go be active. Hoping my pain gets better enough for me to rejoin physical activities. Pain can be depressing at times.
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New here
Hi. Just wanted to introduce myself. I'm 53 with over 150 to lose. My body hurts every day and I'm done. I'm in Southern Indiana and want to feel better.
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Hello
I'm new and trying to lose just 25 pounds and increase movement. I've been extremely sedentary. I'm 59, married and have three sons, and three awesome grandbabies. After I lose my first 25 need to lose another 22! Lol. I've started moving and measuring. I also live with fibro, RA, OA, carpal tunnel, chronic vertigo, HBP…
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New member
Hello everyone. I joined this group for information about the connection between sugar and body pain. I experience inflammation and pain after I eat sugar. Anybody have any comments?
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Back again
I am back again to try and lose extra pounds I gained during covid. I am 68 years old living with chronic pain for years, just could use some help and encouragement, :)
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Hello
Just wanted to say hi. I get chronic headaches either sinus or migraine. It makes me so I can't exercise much so most of the time I just give up. I just now need focus on good eating habits. I am looking for more friends to support and to support me. It's not easy when you are dealing with pain.
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Introduction post new member
Hiya new member here trying again to lose weight. Life got so hard hense trying lose weight. My right side use carry my body weight. I was diagnosed with flat feet. Over the years this got to the point I can bearly walk. Never had help for it. Lived off pain killers then rearranged how lived to avoid standing walking. Now…
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New day!
New day, on track. Just being accountable.
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support
Thought I could do this alone but got off track and know accountability helps me so I looked for a group. Procrastination has been one of my friends! Will be starting again.
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Do not use it, lose it.
I am in my 60's, I have been heavy for the better part of my life. Having diabetes, fibrillation, painful knees, long covid - now on oxygen & obese moving is painful. However, I know that not moving will only make it worse. So for the past 2 weeks I have started walking again. At first I could only make it down 2 mailboxes…
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Back again after struggling
Hi, I'm recently back after a long break from MFP. I am 61 years old and have really let myself go over the past few years. I have spinal stenosis (narrowing of the spine) with chronic pain. I have had steroid injections which only last about a month. I have started again logging my food and attempting healthier choices. I…
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Cheer leader friends?
Hi, I'm recently back after a break from MFP, working on losing 60lb to be approved for knee replacement surgery. I'm hoping to find a nice group of friends here to all be cheer leaders for each other and say woo hoo! on the daily updates. I don't know about y'all, but I tend to be better at daily check ins when I know…
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New Member Introduction
Good Morning, About 30 years ago I jumped out of a perfectly good airplane and then trusted an army doctor. Two lifestyle changing mistakes. Now I weigh 474 lbs at 5' 10 and the only consistent exercise I can get is walking in a local pool. I thought I'd hang out in this group a while to remind myself I'm not alone in…
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Intro
Hi everyone! I’m once again trying to do something about the weight I’ve gained since being diagnosed with chronic migraine. Since June 2017 when my migraine became my constant companion (yes, constant zero days pain free) I went from 180 to almost 250 in 2019. Since 2019, I went off one med which helped me bring my weight…
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Newbie
New to the group. So glad there are others like me. I have fibromyalgia among others. And I was wondering how I was going to continue losing my weight. Especially when I hurt so bad most of the time. And even worse now with it being cold and with all this rain we have been getting down here in Georgia. Thank you for being…
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I've tried to post this 3 times ....
https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2021/jun/28/sufferers-of-chronic-pain-have-long-been-told-its-all-in-their-head-we-now-know-thats-wrong
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Lifestyle change
A year ago I made the choice to switch to whole foods plant based eating. It has decreased my chronic pain immensely. I was even able to start physio again after years of being unable to progress. I can now do a full squat without support, something I thought was impossible. I'm not perfect and occasionally eat refined…
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Anti-inflammatory diet
I started going to a new doctor last week because my former doctor always related my pain to my weight. I was sick of being fat shamed and stopped talking about my pain to avoid it. So, this new doctor is big into integrative medicine and suggested making small changes to my diet over time to create a more…
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January 19th, 2019 my past
I didn't introduce myself or what I'm dealing with. I'm Julie. I was the driver and only person injured in a severe car accident on October 10th, 2011. I ran into an oncoming semi on the highway for reasons unknown (I blame the car) I broke 42 bones including both my femurs, both knees, right ankle, left arm and hand,…
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I'd love to have a day without pain
I just want to lose weight to ease the burden on my body. I couldn't care less if my clothes fit nicer or I get more attractive. If I only had a day without pain it would all be worth it
