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Ibuprofen and water retention/weight gain
I have to take ibuprofen every once in awhile for aches and pains from fibromyalgia and IC and endo. When I do it seems my weight immediately goes up about three to five pounds. I have monitored what I am eating and I never have anything out of the ordinary and am right at my calorie level for MFP (set at 1200 right now).…
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IC and exercise
I posted a comment under IC diagnosis...but I wonder what do you all find works for you when exercising? Anything special that your bladder tolerates and helps you reduce the pounds? I've been instructed NO running, so I walk (no inclines because it causes back pain). I am supposed to be able to swim but I get flares from…
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Flare & Weight Gain?
I ate cottage cheese that looked safe but then three hours later I felt my back start to ache a bit and then I felt a bit crampy. I went to walk on the treadmill and had to stop because I was bent over in excruciating pain. I took flexeril and 4 ibuprofen drank a glass of water. I rested a bit and when my pain had subsided…
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Where to get Hydrogen Breath Testing for Fructose
I started the process of testing foods on the Low FODMAP diet after being in elimination phase. I started with fructose, testing with a teaspoon of honey in my tea and eating the same low FODMAP diet I've been on and feeling tremendous relief from symptoms. Within the hour I was extremely nauseous with stomach cramps and…
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Rocco DiSpirito's Triple Chocolate Chocolate Chip Cookies
I just had to share this yummy recipe that I saw on Dr. Oz a couple days ago. Rocco DiSpirito was on sharing a recipe from his new cookbook that has recipes of our favorite foods made healthier. One of the recipes was the Triple Chocolate Chocolate Chip Cookies. I made them yesterday and they were soooo good. I am very…
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Exercise for low back
Any exercise ideas for lower back pain? I can't do any of my Jillian Michaels DVD's without waking up at night in excruciating pain...I am doing a little pilates, walking, and stationary bike but the pain is wearing me out and I'm losing motivation. :sad:
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I'm new and trying to lose baby weight
I'm new and using mfp to monitor my calories and log my exercise. So far I've lost 5lbs doing this but losing the last 10lbs of pregnancy weight while breastfeeding is hard!! My body just seems to hold on to the weight. I'm almost 5 months postpartum...anyone else here have any tips for getting these extra pounds off while…
