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Does Anyone Else Here Have Arthritis In Their Back And Knees? If So, What Treatments Have Worked For You?

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Meridian, MS

I have arthritis in my back that has been treated with injections. I've even had the nerve endings in the L3-L5 region in my back burned and had a cortisol shot in my s1 region. The swelling is gone, but not the pain. My knees have been left untreated. The pain gets unbearable at times, but my doctor only says lose weight. I've told her several times that I'm usually an active person, but pain makes me not want to be active. I need relief. Any suggestions. I've already considered… read more

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Awesome on your weight loss
Find out if you need to loose any more weight seems like weight wise you would be ok with surgery with the weight you lost but every surgeon is… read more

Has Anybody On There Had Surgery To Lose Weight? If So How Are You Doing. What Did You Have To Do Before Surgery.

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Florida, Gainesville
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Thanks so much for replying back to me.

What Is The Best Way To Begin A Fast For The First Time? And How Long Should It Last To Be Safe?

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San Bernardino, CA

The only real condition I have is being obese and the thing that go along with that knee and lower back pain. No high blood pressure no high cholesterol, no cardiac issues. I’ve been a smoker for the past twelve years. I smoke a half of pack a day.

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Depends on the reason for the fast. I started out just a few hours drinking just water and juice. I am up to fasting from 6 when I walked up to 2 or 3 at the latest
Sometimes I fast not from food but… read more

Surgery Or No Surgery That Is The Question?

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Roanoke Rapids, NC

I've been on a diet all my life since 9 years old. I'm 42 now.. I have done , Xenidrine ...weight watchers ... Richard Simmons sweatin to the oldiesDEAL A MEAL. The cambridge diet, Atkins ...Doctor Phil's How's that working for you?HCG( 5 rounds from 2 different drs). At different times ,CONTRAVE.. phentermine... Intermittent fasting (phenphen in the 90s). I'm tired of taking pills and shots they are very expensive. Just wondering if and when it's time to do gastric sleeve?.. DO I GO STRAIT TO A… read more

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First find a doctor who deals with weight loss issues talk to him/her about option for surgery I'm having the same problems.

Those Of You Who Weigh 300 Pounds Or More, How Often Do You Get Fat-shamed?

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Berkeley, CA

Fat-shaming is very damaging and its perpetrators tend to be sadistic. What we need to know is who does it and why they do it. In motives we can discern actions, your story can help put an end to it. Be brave.

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Elice, the sad truth is, most people who are super-obese literally expect that kind of thing, and are on guard against it constantly, which of course makes it worse. Thanks for sharing. Marion, good… read more

What Tips Do You Have For Some On How To Stop Eating When They Are Upset, Worried, Stressed Or Going Through A Bad Time

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Dublin, IE

When some people are stressed, upset and worried they stop eating I eat and eat.

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for me i go to my crafts especially the ones i have downstairs in our rec-room as it is farther away from the kitchen

I Have Lost 70 Lbs And When I Look In The Mirror I Still Think I'm Fat But How Do I Loose The Extra Skin Without Surgery

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Lomita, CA
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I have no idea about anything in Canada, however, a burn center is a burn center. The problem, and solutions are universal. So I would think so. Call them and ask, and let us know.

Does Anyone Use Sweeteners And If So,, Have You Had Any Side Effects From Them? Opinions Are Welcome As Well.

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Ontario Canada

I started using sweeteners in the past year and not sure how good they are for us. What kind is the best and which are the worse? I use Stevia or Trivia.

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I use Equal, but I don't know the side effects if any. I hear that none of it is really good for you?

Lap Band? Should I Do It Or Not?

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Tunkhannock, PA

I've been stuggling with my weight for years and hasn't changed and am going to my endocrinologist about my option with the lap band also my current weight is 250lbs my long term goal I want to weigh is 150lbs

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I also have been considering surgery. I'm unsure which is the best

What Is The Best Pain Relieving Medicine For Severe Arthritis In The Knees

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Alexandria, IN

I have been diagnosed with severe arthritis in both knees normal activities are very difficult because of the pain and swelling looking for an over-the-counter pain relieving in jail

A MyObesityTeam Member

I have been diagnosed with the same thing so I'm feeling you right now. I try to do as much as I can, but sometimes I over do it and then I'm kinda like down for the next day so I'm trying to adjust… read more