Fibro/Lyme Disease and pain after surgery

[FunkyMunkyBrat 205]

I have Fibromyalgia & Lyme Disease(which I believe caused me to have arthritis everywhere)

I would like to hear from people that have either or both and have already had surgery and how it affected the pain and ability to be mobile.

I already have horrible issues with my hips and walking. I was awake off n on most the night from radiating pain down my leg.

Thank you in advance

Munky

[ladyslim2015 74]

I also have fibromyalgia. Things eventually got easier when I started exercising. When I seem to stop moving the pain sets in. I'm still on Lyrica and pain meds tho. But have cut back on my pain meds a good amount. The arthritis in my knee still there.

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[FunkyMunkyBrat 205]

Thank you @ladyslim2015.. Im just really concerned because I have so much issues right with my hips and the pain it's scares me about what it's going to be like after surgery :-/

Munky

[Djmohr 6,965]

I have severe Osteo Arthritis as well as Psoriatic Arthritis. Before I had RNY 2 years ago I could barely walk with the pain in my knees, hips and ankles. That got better after losing the first 60lbs which happened very fast.

I have more energy than ever. I will say the pain in my spine has definitely gotten worse. It is nerve pain and has been more present since surgery.

I know that I would not be walking today if I had not lost 152lbs. It is worth it and even though i am in a lot of back pain, it was still very worth it!

[FunkyMunkyBrat 205]

I have severe Osteo Arthritis as well as Psoriatic Arthritis. Before I had RNY 2 years ago I could barely walk with the pain in my knees, hips and ankles. That got better after losing the first 60lbs which happened very fast.

I have more energy than ever. I will say the pain in my spine has definitely gotten worse. It is nerve pain and has been more present since surgery.

I know that I would not be walking today if I had not lost 152lbs. It is worth it and even though i am in a lot of back pain, it was still very worth it!

Thank you, I'm kinda wondering because Fibro makes our bodies over react to pain stimulus.. But yeah, I'm hoping(pretty sure) get the weight off will help the joints lots, but this pain that radiates down my leg I think is an issue getting worse in my spine.. But I know without this surgery I might as well be taken out to pasture n shot.. That's where I'm at

Munky

Edited October 15, 2016 by FunkyMunkyBrat

[GinaCampbell 434]

I have fibro and have lost my excess weight. (Post op complications caused rapid weightloss)

I am still on all the same pain meds and I still have "bone aches and pains" in my major joints, hips especially now when trying to sleep. Too much bone contact with the mattress.

I obviously find it easier to move around now but the weightloss has not changed that fibro type pain in my legs, hips and in the supporting muscles.

Maybe I hurt more because I am moving more. Not sure. Fibro is a mystery to me.

Weightloss can only help the joints and bones though, surely.

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