I know i'm going to catch some flack for this but I just started taking phentermine today because I have gained about 30lbs since my injury. I had previously taken it before my injury and lost about 20 lbs in a month with a healthy diet (1200 cals./day) and mild exercise. Because of my injuries, I work out 3x's a week (cardio. I am also working on changed my diet. I believe that taking these pills will help me lose the extra weight. On top of the weight loss I did awesome with my eating habits until my injury (about 2 months after I stopped taking Phentermine). I feel the phentermine pills help you "restart" your eating habits. I know being at home all day since my injury has made me snack and crave really bad. I am hoping this round will get me back on track.
I found a love for cooking since I am not able to work anymore (never had much time to cook when I was working) so I am hoping I can stick to good low fat recipes instead of fast food. I don't want to say that phentermine is a "miracle" drug but it really works if you have the self control and motivation to eat right and execise.
I guess I should mention that you can only get this by prescription. There are many side effects that lessen after continued use. The worst are probably the sleeplessness the first week + constipation throughout. You HAVE to drink lots of water while taking these pills.
Diagnosis:
Three Lower Lumbar Herniated Discs (L5-S1 is the worst)
DDD
Central Spinal Stenosis
Facet Joint Anthropathy
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Treatment:
Meds(Lortab, Ibuprofen, Percocet, Flexeril)
Physical Therapy x 2
ESI's on L5-S1 x3
Scheduled for surgery...
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Age: 24 State: NV
I took Phentermine before for years also. Weight is a real struggle especially when it's genetic too. As far as I know it's discontinued in Canada and that really irked me. It's important to take a multivit everyday also. good luck with your new weight loss plan. Charry
My 2nd MRI showed no herniated disc and no stenosis. Mild loss of signal intensity in intervertebral discs L1-S1 and mild loss of height from L1-L4. Mild DDD throughout the lumber spine. Still have back pain and some leg tingling, numbness though. 3rd opinion Neurosurgeon Oct. 6, 2009.
1st report last year Feb. 2008.
L5-S1 herniated disc with annular tear with disc material in contact with L5 exiting nerve, arthropy facet joints L4-L5. 5 Epidurals. Facet joint injections and 64 trigger point injections. Off work 21 months due to back and leg pain. Not a surgical candidate x 2 Ortho opinions. (history C5-7 osteoarthritis and DDD)
Infrared Platinum heating pad 4x/day and while sitting.
MS Contin 120mg, Cymbalta 60mg, lasix 20mg, Diovan for B/P . oxazepam 30mg for sleep. Excercise ball, recumbent stationary bicycle 30 mins. day, posture-pump for lower back. Tried PT, accupuncture, traction. Pool therapy Oct. 27/2009
http://www.livestrong.com/article/14700-self-affirmations/
Charry
about 15 years ago and it really worked for me too. The doc that I went to also had me on stool softners and vitamins. It really helped to take the edge off of my appetite. I have actually been considering going back on them.
I am in no way associated with the medical field. Anything that I post comes from personal experience only.
DDD, Facet Arthropathy, DJD,Collapsed Disc, Sleep Apnea
PT, Epidurals, Facet Blocks,Medial Branch Block, Rhizotomy,Discogram,Annular Tare L3/L4 Endoscopic MicroD and PLDD,
Methadone, Percocet, Baclofen, Welbutrin