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katharine81627
katharine81627

I was told I had fibro around 8 months ago after spending 6 months off work. During this period I have put on around 1 1/2 stones. I crave sugary food and chocolate constantly and have no self control. I hate feeling overweight and have not the energy for exercise. Has anyone else experienced this and any advice that could be given would be greatly appreciated. Many thanks as I'm so fed up with it x

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  • Mr_G
    Mr_G katharine81627

    Posted

    I have to avoid sugar and chocolate as it irritates my aches and pains, have you spoke to your doctor?
    • katharine81627
      katharine81627 Mr_G

      Posted

      Many thanks - no I haven't as I think they will just say get a grip. I literally crave junk food all the time. I have a small child and find it so hard managing the tiredness. My fiancé has to take on a lot of the childcare at times so I can rest. I just need to stop the cravings and get control again
    • Mr_G
      Mr_G katharine81627

      Posted

      I did have a similar problem I started raking vitamin B12 tablets and they have helped me a lot both with the craving and the fatigue 😃
    • Mr_G
      Mr_G katharine81627

      Posted

      You can get it from Holland and barrat its about five quid a tub ...
  • sadie1980
    sadie1980 katharine81627

    Posted

    I was the same but I had just had my 3rdchild plus dealing with the pain of fibro I've just got my pain managed and I'm back on track xx
    • katharine81627
      katharine81627 sadie1980

      Posted

      I simply cannot get my cravings under control. I hate the weight gain and with a 4 year old the tiredness is so depressing - my partner is exercise mad and that makes me feel worse
  • PiliPalaB4ch
    PiliPalaB4ch katharine81627

    Posted

    I had to stop work last March and have since put on 3 stone, I hate it! Like you I craved sweet things and couldn't exercise. 3 weeks ago I said enough is enough, I joined a Slimming club and started aquafit, I have lost 8.5 lbs so far, and although I am wiped out after Aqua, I get an hour reasonably pain free exercise, but more than that I am starting to like myself again! My cravings are still there but I eat fruit now instead or low calorie treat bars!
    • katharine81627
      katharine81627 PiliPalaB4ch

      Posted

      Thank you so much for your comments - I've got to make a change one way or the other. I hate feeling so fat and I have to start wedding dress shopping in the new year which makes me feel horrid as I will be such a fatty trying on dresses.
  • Creola
    Creola katharine81627

    Posted

    Have your thyroid tested, it's part of the fibro problem. At least it was for the doctor I'm seeing as well as myself.

    Hope you feel better soon.

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