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Body pain

Spotz
Spotz
When we lose a lot of weight, our bodies do the best job they can to re-create balance. This started for me about 3months ago. I am having lots of discomfort from just above me waist to just past the lower part of my shoulder blades. Any ideas for pain med? I've done creams, massage and chiropractic adjustments. Today it's really bothersome. :(
imjj4short
imjj4short
I know what you are talking about. My back hurt for quite awhile as my body adjusted. Tylenol is about the only thing we can take after RNY.

Have you tried exercises to strengthen your core and back? I relied mostly on massages for relief. Some days I called and said I need to see someone TODAY!!

Hope you find relief!

JJ
Spotz
Spotz
I had been thinking it was ergonomics at work (which are pretty good actually, everything allows me to work with my body at right angles) or possibly my chair. I do have degenerative disk disease at L5 S1, but since the weight loss, that has not bothered me in the least. (YEAH!!) Knee and outer thigh pain and numbness is gone too. Shame about this restructuring pain. :( I was a massage and bodywork therapist for 6 years in private practice, so I'm aware of the benefits of bodywork. It just doesn't seem to be cutting it for me right now.

Tylenol does absolutely nothing for me. Sure miss my Advil!

I'm thinking yoga. I can probably get off the floor now without help!
farmgirl392
farmgirl392
During the greater part of my meltdown, I got a deep muscle massage about every three weeks to help address the aches associated with my changing posture. Massage really, really helped. I hope you are able to give it a try.