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Discomfort Question

MeowserKitty
MeowserKitty Posts: 185
edited October 2024 in Health and Weight Loss
I was wondering if it's normal for bones to make being comfy difficult. I'm in the "healthy" weight range of 115 for 5'4 1/2 (it matters!) and I have so much discomfort. Sitting is uncomfy because my lack of bum(tmi, I know) and even sleeping is hard because of my ribs and spine.

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  • shovav91
    shovav91 Posts: 2,335 Member
    I have the same problem, try to put on a little weight. That's what I'm doing... it shouldn't be uncomfortable.
  • aa1440
    aa1440 Posts: 956 Member
    Maybe arthritus.
  • Pebble321
    Pebble321 Posts: 6,423 Member
    Regardless of "healthy weight range" recommendations, if you can't sit comfortably then I think you might benefit from having some extra flesh covering those bones.
  • RagtimeLady
    RagtimeLady Posts: 172 Member
    I've had the same thing happen to me. Yes, it hurts! it's all a matter of getting used to it. You will get used to it, really. Maybe you can take some nighttime excedrin or tylenol to help you sleep for a while. When I was thin before, I used to get actual bruises! I'll take the bruises just to be able to get back into my size 4s again.
  • poisongirl6485
    poisongirl6485 Posts: 1,487 Member
    Uhhhh getting bruises because you're too thin doesn't sound healthy to me.
  • MeowserKitty
    MeowserKitty Posts: 185
    Actually, my lower spine is a little bruised from my vertebrae against it. :/
  • poisongirl6485
    poisongirl6485 Posts: 1,487 Member
    I dunno, that just doesn't sound healthy at all. I'd probably ask your doctor about that and see what they recommend. I can't imagine getting bruises from being too thin, that would bug me!
  • RagtimeLady
    RagtimeLady Posts: 172 Member
    5 feet 4 inches and 127 pounds is not too thin. Have been 235+ was too fat, and I got too used to the padding! I wasn't about to gain weight back on purpose after finally getting healthy after 25 years! Not to worry - my doc put me on some bad meds and I gained a bunch back, which is why I'm here now. Again - I'll take the bruises, but this time I'll try a different mattress. That one was extra-firm! LOL

    Cheers...
  • poisongirl6485
    poisongirl6485 Posts: 1,487 Member
    5 feet 4 inches and 127 pounds is not too thin. Have been 235+ was too fat, and I got too used to the padding! I wasn't about to gain weight back on purpose after finally getting healthy after 25 years! Not to worry - my doc put me on some bad meds and I gained a bunch back, which is why I'm here now. Again - I'll take the bruises, but this time I'll try a different mattress. That one was extra-firm! LOL

    Cheers...

    That doesn't sound too thin, but 115 at the same height sounds a bit on the low side.

    I <3 my extra firm mattress! LOL.
  • kandrews24
    kandrews24 Posts: 610 Member
    I'd try a new matress or foam pad first. Also assume strength training will help. My triathlete son is 5% body fat and does not have this issue. My husband is only 8% body fat and does not have this issue.
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