anyone suffer from fibromyalgia?

[jennyfromthewood 3]

How has the surgery helped??

[jacquelynn.mclean 103]

I didn't have fibro, but the doctors called it chronic pain syndrome (or something like that). Within a week, I had stopped taking the Cymbalta they gave me (cause it was making me sick) and not too long after that, somebody grabbed me by my arm and I didn't start whining cause i hurt so bad.

I'm finding that the more weight I lose, and the more I work out the less pain I feel and just generally feeling better all around.

My best guess would be, yes. The surgery helped.

[FibroDiva 60]

I have Fibromyalgia. My doctor has been on me to lose weight forever. I've been researching weight loss's affects on FM pain and fatigue for about as long [on a personal level not as a professional].

Unfortunately, there is no concrete scientific opinion, just with FM itself, for every expert that says weight loss via bariatric surgery will help improve Fibro - there's one that says surgery will not improve Fibromyalgia and may make it worse.

I guess its like treating Fibro, each patient is different.

I have my surgery August 01, 2013.

Good Luck

[deedadumble 1,033]

I have fibro and had surgery in Jan. I've lost 70, with another 20 to goal. I would say that losing has helped me become more mobile, but hasn't reduced the pain. I am jogging and walking every day up to 60min. I grit my teeth and bear the pain. The exercise doesn't seem to make it worse or better, but I feel better mentally.

Because of insurance, I've had to switch from Cymbalta to Gabapentin. My pain was under control with Cymbalta. I tapered off of Cymbalta gradually because it has the worst withdrawal symptoms. Since the switch my pain has become progressively worse. I told my rheumy I would give it 2 more weeks with a higher dosage of Gabapentin, but if that doesn't work we need to get the insurance to approve me to get back on Cymbalta. I've also tried tramadol, mobic, and OTC NSAIDs.

[KaraBoo 37]

My mom and I both have fibro. My mom was sleeved 2 yearsago and has had no pain from fibro since 1 week post op. I haven't had my surgery yet, but I hope I'm the same way!!

[FibroDiva 60]

I'm hoping the surgery will help because I've developed allergies to Fibro meds that I've been taking for years. I don't know what is worse, the FM pain, the weight related probems or the allergic reactions.

[MaidMarian 6]

My mom suffered with Fibromyalgia for years (before they actually identified the Syndrome) and got a bleeding ulcer from the meds they gave her. As a result, she had much of her stomach removed - basically a VGS - she lost over 100 lbs and most of her symptoms went away.

8/27/13 @ 52

[MaidMarian 6]

I'm just tired of hurting and feeling awful ... Hope things change!

8/27/13 @ 52

[Heather Meyer 103]

I'm just tired of hurting and feeling awful ... Hope things change!

8/27/13 @ 52

I hear ya on that one..I was just diagnosed with FM and been up and down on doses of gabapentin to treat the pain. I hope against hope that this surgery will improve the quality of my life and rsduce if not eliminate the pain...lets not forget the fatigue. My wprld turned upside down..used to be a university student taking three courses while being a mom..would study till 4am somtimes and now i cant seem to stay up past 10..11 is pushing it and any later then that and i feel achy and sore and sick to my stomach and exhausted

[aewalser 0]

I am having the surgery on Wednesday. I am really hoping it will help with my pain being fibro or back/hip issues.

I have been off all the fibro meds for about a year now & only take pain pills. I tried everything & did not see any relief only side effects & weight gain. I am hoping my stomach heals quickly so I can get back on my supplements.

[MaidMarian 6]

Had surgery on August 27th, spent one night in hospital. I admit that I was unbelieveably miserable for the first 2 days, but I improved very quickly after that. (I have fibromyalgia and degenerative disc disease affecting my back) Lost 10 lbs pre-surgery, 17 lbs in the 2 weeks since. 4 inches from my waist!!

Haven't been able to exercise much since the surgery - pain level is just now reaching levels where I could consider it. I do get to start swimming, which is the easiest way for me to get exercise without pain.

VST date 8/27/13