cprince1975 62 Posted May 21, 2014 Did fibromyalgia get worse after surgery? My cousins dr is discouraging surgery because he said it makes fibro worse. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bellamabella 9 Posted May 21, 2014 i have fibro and i am 2 1/2 weeks out and i haven't had a flare up or anything. Sure the pain in the first few days will hurt a tad more than the average person. but overall im happy i did it. Fibromyalgia can be controlled more without the use of medication if you are healthy and not overweight. I should have done this sooner. Please tell your cousin to seek a second opinion. i know many "spoonies" that have had wls and are so happy and feel so much better. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
moonlitestarbrite 902 Posted May 21, 2014 i have not heard this. i have heard that for most people, losing weight reduces the number and severity of flare ups. i think bypass can make certain autoimmune disorders worse because it affects the GI tract, where the immune system "resides." i have a friend with fibro and scleroderma and her doc has strongly recommended the sleeve over bypass, but the surgeon hasn't decided yet (based on his research) which procedure he thinks she should have. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cprince1975 62 Posted May 21, 2014 Thank you! Yes his dr was also talking abt bypass but had no info on sleeve. But his dr also told hi. He needed to weigh 300 lbs to even qualify so think maybe this dr is not very fond of wls Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Keepgoing247 116 Posted May 21, 2014 I have fibromyalgia and I have been better post WLS. I do have flare ups, but I don't typically need a daily medication anymore. I usually just take the meds as needed. Now if I'm really stressed, it flares up, but other then that I'm much, much better! 2 cprince1975 and moonlitestarbrite reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cprince1975 62 Posted May 21, 2014 I have fibromyalgia and I have been better post WLS. I do have flare ups, but I don't typically need a daily medication anymore. I usually just take the meds as needed. Now if I'm really stressed, it flares up, but other then that I'm much, much better! Thank you! My cousin has had multiple back surgeries and has gained almost 100 lbs. Is very curious about surgery and it's helped my back pain tremendously losing all this weight. It's good to hear yours is better. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
moonlitestarbrite 902 Posted May 21, 2014 Thank you! Yes his dr was also talking abt bypass but had no info on sleeve. But his dr also told hi. He needed to weigh 300 lbs to even qualify so think maybe this dr is not very fond of wls well that is crap. he needs to see a bariatric doctor. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
