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

A MyObesityTeam Member

plant-based diet is a diet consisting mostly or entirely of plant-based foods. Plant-based diets encompass a wide range of dietary patterns that contain low amounts of animal products and high amounts… read more

posted August 30
What Is The Best Pain Relieving Medicine For Severe Arthritis In The Knees
A MyObesityTeam Member asked a question 💭

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

posted October 2
Are Their People In Here Looking To Be Friends And Build Each Other Up.
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A MyObesityTeam Member

Yes Darrell 😁. I too am looking for support, friendship and education while I am on this journey.

posted July 22
Anybody Know Of A Social Club For Those With Limited Mobility
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A MyObesityTeam Member

I'd be interested if there was.

posted July 31
Weight Loss Medication
A MyObesityTeam Member asked a question 💭

I have a significant amount of weight to lose (300 + lbs) and am wondering if anyone has had success with weight loss medications and if so which ones?

A MyObesityTeam Member

I am on Ozempic. I lost the majority of my weight before I was on it but I hear about how other people have lost a lot. It makes me less hungry. It is worth a shot. Years ago, I tried Contrave but I… read more

posted September 30
How Do You Know How Many Calories You Need To Loose Weight?
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A MyObesityTeam Member

You can google a calorie calculator. It has you put your age,height, weight then calculates what your calories should be.

posted October 28
Does Anyone Know How The DASH Diet Works? I’ve Been Trying To Find The Parameters Of It But Haven’t Found It Without Having To Pay For It?
A MyObesityTeam Member asked a question 💭

I have PCOS, Diabetes 2, fatty liver, and a lot of abdominal belly fat. I am looking for a meal plan that is actually sustainable to do with simple basic food menus that my husband, who has food texture problems and food allergies, can eat too.

You name the diet, I think I have tried it. I loose 10-20 lbs and then stop loosing weight. I get frustrated and end up giving up. So any suggestions?

A MyObesityTeam Member

The only way I lose is to weigh and measure my food. I keep track of how many calories I’m eating. For my body type I eat 1200 calories. Some start at 1300 or 1500 but adjust them lower after losing… read more

posted October 28
Bad Day Eat Too Many Sweets No Control..
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Anyone Else Have Issues With Arch, Heel, Knee, And Shin Pain?
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I've had issues with arch and heel pain since I was 150lbs and about 31-32% body fat. While I wasn't obese, I was overweight then. I'm currently 170lbs and 34-35% body fat according to calipers. I'm considered obese. I was 182lbs and 36% body fat back in early Febuary. Due to my low arches on my feet, if I stand for a long period of time, I get sharp and stabbing pain in my arches, heels, balls of my feet, and sometimes it extends to my knees and shins. In 2020- early 2022, it only did so in my… read more

A MyObesityTeam Member

Thank you so much for the suggestions! I was considering getting some insole supports for my shoes, as I always wear gym shoes everyday. I honestly think the issue is because of my lower arches, but… read more

posted May 23
What Is The Corelation Between Genetic, Menopause , Medication And Obesity. My Doc Thinks It's Not Related.
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A MyObesityTeam Member

I think they have an impact on each other, since i have started my peri-menopause, full of medical condition started to pop up and my physician think that also.

posted May 20
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