# Tn and losing weight **URL:** \ **Category:** General TN & GPN (Old Site)\ **Created:** [October 20, 2012, 2:29am UTC](https://forum.livingwithfacialpain.org/t/tn-and-losing-weight/3560 "2012-10-20T02:29:15Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 13\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![Karen4](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/k/bc8723/32.png) [@Karen4](https://forum.livingwithfacialpain.org/u/Karen4)\ **Post date:** [October 20, 2012, 2:29am UTC](https://forum.livingwithfacialpain.org/t/tn-and-losing-weight/3560/1 "2012-10-20T02:29:15Z")
I would like to lose some weight but having TN can hinder that process: not feeling up to exercise, only being able to eat certain foods because of mouth and jaw pain ( and not always the heathiest foods either), weight gain a side effect from meds... I was wondering if there would be any interest in starting a group to encourage and support each other in having Tn and trying to lose weight. Let me know if you might be interested in something like this. Thanks!!! ---
**Author:** ![Jackie5](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/f04885/32.png) [@Jackie5](https://forum.livingwithfacialpain.org/u/Jackie5)\ **Post date:** [October 20, 2012, 7:28am UTC](https://forum.livingwithfacialpain.org/t/tn-and-losing-weight/3560/2 "2012-10-20T07:28:44Z")
Go for it, the process to start a new group is very easy, takes a couple of minutes! Great idea! ---
**Author:** ![Karen4](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/k/bc8723/32.png) [@Karen4](https://forum.livingwithfacialpain.org/u/Karen4)\ **Post date:** [October 21, 2012, 9:35pm UTC](https://forum.livingwithfacialpain.org/t/tn-and-losing-weight/3560/3 "2012-10-21T21:35:10Z")
Thanks, Jackie! It does seem pretty easy to start a new group. I just wanted to see if anyone might be interested, to see if this is an issue others deal with. So...if anyone reads this and might have an interest in this group, please reply and let me know. Thanks everyone!! Jackie said: > Go for it, the process to start a new group is very easy, takes a couple of minutes! Great idea! ---
**Author:** ![Butterfly](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/e9c0ed/32.png) [@Butterfly](https://forum.livingwithfacialpain.org/u/Butterfly)\ **Post date:** [October 28, 2012, 10:31pm UTC](https://forum.livingwithfacialpain.org/t/tn-and-losing-weight/3560/4 "2012-10-28T22:31:12Z")
I have only just been diagnosed and have already put on weight, putting on weight causes me upset which in turn makes me feel low on top of feeling low with all the pain and feeling a prisoner in my own home so any advice on exercise or losing weight would be fantastic. They say exercise lifts your spirits!!! X x ---
**Author:** ![Candy1](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/41988e/32.png) [@Candy1](https://forum.livingwithfacialpain.org/u/Candy1)\ **Post date:** [October 28, 2012, 10:40pm UTC](https://forum.livingwithfacialpain.org/t/tn-and-losing-weight/3560/5 "2012-10-28T22:40:03Z")
I am always up for losing some weight. I find that exercising is hard because you are either in pain or the meds make you lazy. I am starting to feel a little better the last few days so if you come up with something I am in. ---
**Author:** ![TheMimi](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex027/user_avatar/forum.livingwithfacialpain.org/themimi/32/1084_2.png) [@TheMimi](https://forum.livingwithfacialpain.org/u/TheMimi)\ **Post date:** [October 28, 2012, 10:56pm UTC](https://forum.livingwithfacialpain.org/t/tn-and-losing-weight/3560/6 "2012-10-28T22:56:42Z")
I agree, I have gained weight and would love to have some ideas and support. So count me in. ---
**Author:** ![mollycule](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/5f8ce5/32.png) [@mollycule](https://forum.livingwithfacialpain.org/u/mollycule)\ **Post date:** [October 29, 2012, 12:20am UTC](https://forum.livingwithfacialpain.org/t/tn-and-losing-weight/3560/7 "2012-10-29T00:20:52Z")
Count me in, I've gained weight due to Lyrica, prednisone and not being able to exercise without falling over and/or having pain. I then feel fat and sluggish and eat chocolate, a vicious cycle! ---
**Author:** ![Karen4](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/k/bc8723/32.png) [@Karen4](https://forum.livingwithfacialpain.org/u/Karen4)\ **Post date:** [October 29, 2012, 12:26am UTC](https://forum.livingwithfacialpain.org/t/tn-and-losing-weight/3560/8 "2012-10-29T00:26:33Z")
Yeah!!! Ladies, you have made me happy!! Not too much response at first so I thought I was alone in this!!!! I will definitely get things started!!! ---
**Author:** ![cris](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex027/user_avatar/forum.livingwithfacialpain.org/cris/32/3575_2.png) [@cris](https://forum.livingwithfacialpain.org/u/cris)\ **Post date:** [October 29, 2012, 12:38am UTC](https://forum.livingwithfacialpain.org/t/tn-and-losing-weight/3560/9 "2012-10-29T00:38:11Z")
Okay...eveyrone on here is EXACTLY like me! :) Was over 20 lbs lighter when this 'hit' about 14 months ago!!! ugh!!! ...and I am a Chef! TN, meds and lack of exercise is just not a good combo, is it ladies! - and dudes out there as well! ...count me in! ...I have been doing weight watchers and it is okay, but SLOW as molasses; much more so with these meds and lack of being able to do the exercise needed. YEAH!!! ---
**Author:** ![Karen5](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/k/e480ec/32.png) [@Karen5](https://forum.livingwithfacialpain.org/u/Karen5)\ **Post date:** [October 29, 2012, 1:30am UTC](https://forum.livingwithfacialpain.org/t/tn-and-losing-weight/3560/10 "2012-10-29T01:30:22Z")
Sounds good, I have also gain about 20 lbs. I was not sure if it was the meds or just me. ---
**Author:** ![Kim\_Holland\_Williams](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/k/a698b9/32.png) [@Kim\_Holland\_Williams](https://forum.livingwithfacialpain.org/u/Kim_Holland_Williams)\ **Post date:** [October 29, 2012, 1:30am UTC](https://forum.livingwithfacialpain.org/t/tn-and-losing-weight/3560/11 "2012-10-29T01:30:38Z")
I am in!! I am a nurse at a wellness clinic and have gained 15-20 lbs since TN. I both need and offer encouragement and ideas! ---
**Author:** ![Karen4](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/k/bc8723/32.png) [@Karen4](https://forum.livingwithfacialpain.org/u/Karen4)\ **Post date:** [October 29, 2012, 1:32am UTC](https://forum.livingwithfacialpain.org/t/tn-and-losing-weight/3560/12 "2012-10-29T01:32:29Z")
Okay, y'all. I have started the process to begin this group. It is just waiting for approval from the powers that be. Let you know when it is "Official"!!! :) ---
**Author:** ![Karen4](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/k/bc8723/32.png) [@Karen4](https://forum.livingwithfacialpain.org/u/Karen4)\ **Post date:** [October 29, 2012, 5:43pm UTC](https://forum.livingwithfacialpain.org/t/tn-and-losing-weight/3560/13 "2012-10-29T17:43:25Z")
Hi everyone! It is official...we have our group. Please go to the groups tab at the top of your page and look for tn and losing weight. Please join!!! I am looking forward to all of us supporting each other and encouraging each other!! Thanks, y'all!