A 34-year-old member asked:
how to lose weight safely and effectively with fibromyalgia and thyroid cysts?
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Dr. David Hardin answered
Wound care 36 years experience
Hard not impossible: Work with your doctor on this a slowly progressive walking program while carefully disciplining your calorie intake will help the fibro and the weight don't just sit around worrying about your pain if cleared by your doctor get up and do and increase your activity very slowly.
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Dr. Sheeja Francis commented
Rheumatology 20 years experience
Agree. Would also focus on getting adequate good quality sleep, which can help with weight loss as well as fibromyalgia.
May 4, 2013
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