Wish I knew about this potential problem

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  • johnnylakis
    johnnylakis Posts: 812 Member
    icemom011 wrote: »
    Apparently after you lose a lot of weight you have a risk if damaging your nerves. They used to be protected by fat, and when it's gone, they are too close to skin, exposed for potential damage. I have a palsy now, which should be temporary, keeping my fingers crossed, but still. It's no fun at all, limping around, not being able to move rhe way you used to. Driving is an issue as well, since my foot doesn't work. Ughh. And it's all from crouching down for a little too long, pinching nerve and causing nerve damage. Apparently, it's a very common problem after weight loss. Even crossing your legs at the desk can cause palsy. And if one has some underlying issues, like diabetes, their prognosis is much worse. So the lesson is, move around, be careful not to create too much pressure for too long on same area. I wash i was aware of it ahead of time, not after it happened to me. My overall loss is about 64 lbs, from 220 to 156. This disability is quite unexpected for me. Should teke about 6 weeks to go away. Hope it does, can't even imagine living like that. Sorry for the rant, hope it helps someone avoid same situation.
    I would venture that the benefits of achieving a healthy weight would exceed the dangers of damaging your nerves.

  • BigTandthesquatters
    BigTandthesquatters Posts: 151 Member
    I had this issue in my forearm and couldn't close my right hand all the way. Doctor said it was from fat loss and was temporary went away after a month. and even though I have continued to lose weight has not been issue since.
  • middlehaitch
    middlehaitch Posts: 8,486 Member
    Just my thought but probably the fat loss ups the range of motion in the limbs and the nerves have to have time to adjust.

    People who have never had to lose a larger amount of weight probably haven't had a limitation of range of motion. ie: crouching, kneeling, crossing legs.

    Cheers, h.
  • thatgirl_blue
    thatgirl_blue Posts: 9 Member
    Alidecker wrote: »
    I had foot drop after losing weight, it was caused by crossing my legs so much...something that I couldn't do comfortably before the weight loss. Mine was not serious, it went away in less than a week when I stopped crossing my legs all the time.

    Croasing my legs again is a goal of mine. I hope my foot doeant drop! So serious!
  • ekim2016
    ekim2016 Posts: 1,198 Member
    this topic peeked my interest as I am losing a substantial amount of weight. Then yesterday totally out of the blue I got a left leg weakness and thigh pain that lasted all day long at work. Of course I went into a panic and goggled like crazy only to get more worried as it could be a blood clot or pre stroke condition. Fortunately, it is better today but will be alarmed if it comes back. So I sure hope it is NOT related to weight loss... yikes!
  • icemom011
    icemom011 Posts: 999 Member
    johnnylakis wrote: »
    icemom011 wrote: »
    Apparently after you lose a lot of weight you have a risk if damaging your nerves. They used to be protected by fat, and when it's gone, they are too close to skin, exposed for potential damage. I have a palsy now, which should be temporary, keeping my fingers crossed, but still. It's no fun at all, limping around, not being able to move rhe way you used to. Driving is an issue as well, since my foot doesn't work. Ughh. And it's all from crouching down for a little too long, pinching nerve and causing nerve damage. Apparently, it's a very common problem after weight loss. Even crossing your legs at the desk can cause palsy. And if one has some underlying issues, like diabetes, their prognosis is much worse. So the lesson is, move around, be careful not to create too much pressure for too long on same area. I wash i was aware of it ahead of time, not after it happened to me. My overall loss is about 64 lbs, from 220 to 156. This disability is quite unexpected for me. Should teke about 6 weeks to go away. Hope it does, can't even imagine living like that. Sorry for the rant, hope it helps someone avoid same situation.
    I would venture that the benefits of achieving a healthy weight would exceed the dangers of damaging your nerves.

    Yes, definitely. I'm finally getting to be my pre kids weight, not ever going to get my younger body, but nevertheless. Of course it's worth it, and it makes us healthier, provided we do it right. Also, as some pointed out, being overweight creates it's own problems with the nervous system. Which is completely true.
  • goldthistime
    goldthistime Posts: 3,213 Member
    OP thanks for bringing this to our attention!
  • icemom011
    icemom011 Posts: 999 Member
    savithny wrote: »
    The OP is not saying "don't lose weight." The OP is not saying that the risks of this outweigh the risks of staying fat.

    But the OP's post might serve as a reminder to people that as you "grow into" your new body image, you need to be aware of ways it's different - that its movements and responses are not what you're accustomed to, and be mindful of your body while you, and it, adjust.

    That's correct. Thank you.
  • icemom011
    icemom011 Posts: 999 Member
    goldthistime wrote: »
    OP thanks for bringing this to our attention!

    You're welcome. Figured it might help someone down the road. And i wasn't that overweight that i had phisical limitations to crouch down or anything of a sort. I have a big frame, 5'7", active, play sports, love to do yard work and whatever else needs to be done. Needed to shed some extra pounds, gradually accumulated over the last 20 years But somehow ended up like that. And to be honest, i have noticed that within last few months i too, had more than usual numbness and tingling of limbs from certain prolonged positions, and just changing it would immediately stop it. This time i just didn't even noticed, so in two- three hours it was obviously too late. And what I'm saying here is my doctor's words, and his warning to be careful because things have changed in my body, nerves are more exposed and closer to the surface than before, so putting pressure for long periods of time is smart to avoid. Just wanted to forward his message to you, guys, as well. It's easily avoidable, and hope it helps someone.
  • Chilli7777
    Chilli7777 Posts: 112 Member
    This isn't true. If it was then all lean people would have damaged nerves.
  • Chilli7777
    Chilli7777 Posts: 112 Member
    Ps nerves are not veins and the CNS is very intricate
  • RoxieDawn
    RoxieDawn Posts: 15,488 Member
    Are you talking about nerve entrapment? This is actually rare.
  • icemom011
    icemom011 Posts: 999 Member
    RoxieDawn wrote: »
    Are you talking about nerve entrapment? This is actually rare.

    Apparently not too rare. Doc said it's common, and while i was looking online for some answers, found many boards and forums where people were dealing with similar situation, after weight loss. Crossing legs at the desk appears to be a cause for many, for instance. But even sleeping in same position and not turning time to time can create issues
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