Adhesions, IBS, weight loss, injuries and exercise

[tumtum]

Does anyone have any solutions or experience with (1) IBS or persistent higher BGs due to this condition; (2) adhesions from injury; (3) soft-tissue lower back injury involvement and walking/exercise; (4) weight loss independent of exercise?  

I was run over in the street in ped-bike accident with resulting back/hip/leg injury.  In order to stop excruciating pain from nerve irritation, I had to stop exercising for about 6 months.  I developed adhesions (patches on legs where facia sticks together impeding circulation)and am trying to get over irritable bowel syndrome (what they call extreme gastric upset when they have no name for it) due to long term use of Celebrex for pain.  I believe that the IBS causes a higher basal BGs.  My return to exercise has been very slow and am using massage and Yoga to obtain flexibility to keep back involvement low; however, there is subcutaneous bleeding around the painful adhesion patches, etc. when I walk regularly (used to walk about 4-6 miles every day).  My load of Humalog (H) for carbs and NPH for basal has really increased and caused me to gain almost 40 pounds in 2 months last Thanksgiving which I cannot lose because I usually depend on lots of exercise to lose weight.  I tried Bernstein's low-carb diet and it was okay but I developed extreme sensitivity to carb's afterwords.  All of it contributed to weight gain, of course.  Would appreciate what you might have to share re your experience or knowledge.

[JDRF-Team-gg]

Thank you!  I truly do appreciate your comments and hope you let us know how you're progressing in your journey!

[tumtum]

Thanks for the upbeat response.  Injury causes scar tissue which, in my case, creates inflammation when I walk and the lower back becomes involved. The Yoga is loosening the hip joints and thus cutting down on the tightness of the linking of the lower back in the movement associated with walking in that area.  Very frustrating when movements, like situps, produce inflammation.  Thanks for the Curves tip - I would like to check it out.  You sound like you have met a challenge as a mother with a great attitude and found many resources.

[JDRF-Team-gg]

Hey Tumtum!  I am the mom of an 18 year old who was diagnosed at the age of 21 months and I am happy to say that I have not had any experience with any of the physical conditions that you are dealing with as far as my daughter is concerned.  I am sorry to hear of your current situation.  The good news is that things do change and you can achieve your previous level of exercise, but you need to take it one day at a time.  It's got to be so frustrating, not being able to do the things that you used to, but it sounds like you're heading in the right diretion with the Yoga, massage & walking. If you are a woman, there's  a great place called Curves that is just for women and your work out can be as agressive as you like.  It's a great 30 minute work out.  Don't give up on walking either, even if it's not as much as you're used to, it's a start.  Anything beats sitting home on the couch!  Have you looked into getting the insulin pump?  You may have better success in lowering your bg's with it.  It may also help with your digestion as the basal rate going into your body all day long helps to maintain a more even keeled bg.  There are many different manufacturers & you should discuss this with your physician also (we are not physicians here @ Medhelp).  If you're on meds for your IBS, perhaps elevated bg's are a side effect.  Have you checked this out?  Try to focus on what you have accomplished since your accident.  Sounds to me like you are a "can-do" type of person.  Good luck to you!