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So.....I am 7 months out post op, and I am doing pretty good in my losses, Im about half way to my goal weight.. but over the last few months, I have been experiencing horrible pain in my hips and knees. Like in the joint areas, my bloodwork all looks good, and my doctor has no idea why im experiencing this situation. She thinks it is probably arthritis, but I dont understand why it wasnt a problem 100 pounds ago! Not to mention, she doesnt think she can really prescribe me anything due to the whole NSAIDS issue. Have any of you experienced this issue, and if so, what remedies have you taken? Thanks!!!!

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Try a hot bath with Epsom salts to help relieve the joint pain. Heating pads may help relieve the pain in areas as well. I would also f/u with an orthopedic surgeon to be evaluted.

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Sorry hou sre hving pain, i hve arthoristists in my hip when I lay down stand up sit down in the groan I hve very bad pain. I ask my surgeon could I go on nsaids (4 mos post op) he said yes as long as I take an anti acid to eliminate acid in my stomach he said I had past the leak stage. With this info I went to rheumatologist he prescribed low dosage of celebrex and I hve had some pain relief. I also take q3 supplement with pure salmon oil reduces inflammation. Hope this helps u keep me posted.

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I started taking high doses of D3 (along with my regular calcium) and my bone and muscle aches are SO much better.

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Try to find some lotion called Two Old Goats. It's made for arthuritis and fibromyalgia. You can google it and find it near you. I love it.

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My dr has allowed nsaids six months which has really helped with back and foot inflammation ( from a previous surgery). Aleve seems to help the most, but I also do diclofenac. Hoping this is not going to bite me later on. I always take an extra prilosec when ever I take nsaid for protection, just in case it is needed.

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My dr explained it as skeletal remodeling, the short of it is ,as weight comes off gravity pulls at us differently causing new muscles to engage to do common activities, for me standing straight up was hurting a lot ,after losing a lot of weight I thought my back would feel better right away,but it took some time and exercise.check Duexis ibuprofen coated with Pepcid, a sleevers dream med. Hope you feel better!!

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      Soooo I am coming to a realization
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