Arthur kicks my butt!

jkcrawford
jkcrawford Posts: 435 Member
in Motivation and Support
My arthritis is so bad right now and my weight is slowly climbing the wrong way as I can't do the exercise I need to to keep going. My legs & hips are aching so bad it hurts to walk.
Not motivated right now.
Any suggestions?

Thanks in advance.

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  • ChristineEaton7210
    ChristineEaton7210 Posts: 52 Member
    What about swimming? Do you have access to a pool? Cause you could have terrific workouts - without your joints having to bear the weight....I think it might be a terrific alternative.......
  • jkcrawford
    jkcrawford Posts: 435 Member
    I will look into the YMCA and see what they offer.
  • ChristineEaton7210
    ChristineEaton7210 Posts: 52 Member
    They also have terrific aqua fitness classes
  • anemoneprose
    anemoneprose Posts: 1,805 Member
    - Focus on a deficit via diet.
    - Take fish oil capsules (as you prob know, not just for arthritis - somehow, facilitates fat loss).
    - Continue to do exercises within the limits of pain. Even if it's just very basic bodyweight movements and stretches.

    2nding aqua fit; an organization near you might have an actual program, like this:

    www.arthritis.org/events/getinvolved/ProgramsServices/AquaticProgram.asp

    http://www.arthritis.org
  • annabellj
    annabellj Posts: 1,337 Member
    i have read that tai chi actually helps to facilitate in pain control. idk if that is true or not. never tried it. you would have to do that for yourself, sorry lol:laugh:
  • annabellj
    annabellj Posts: 1,337 Member
    i have read that tai chi actually helps to facilitate in pain control. idk if that is true or not. never tried it. you would have to do that for yourself, sorry lol:laugh:
    http://arthritis.about.com/cs/exercise/a/exercisetreat.htm
  • KaleidoscopeEyes1056
    KaleidoscopeEyes1056 Posts: 2,996 Member
    I thought this was going to be about Arthur the Aardvark... *kicks rock*

    Oh, and I back the swimming suggestion. For my friend with Fibromyalgia, it's the easiest exercise, so maybe it will be for you, too. :flowerforyou:
  • annabellj
    annabellj Posts: 1,337 Member
    I thought this was going to be about Arthur the Aardvark... *kicks rock*

    Oh, and I back the swimming suggestion. For my friend with Fibromyalgia, it's the easiest exercise, so maybe it will be for you, too. :flowerforyou:
    i love you so much right now lol
  • HMToomey
    HMToomey Posts: 276
    I'm so sorry you are in so much pain! I am bumping for tips of my own with PsA. :flowerforyou:
  • SarahAFerguson
    SarahAFerguson Posts: 250 Member
    Would it be possible to work with a physiotherapist. My mum ended up having to do that before she could get joint replacement surgery. It was really amazing how much her mobility increased. It was very painful mind you. She would cry through some of the sessions, but she was really motivated to get the surgery so she stuck with it.

    Also wanted to add that my Mum used alternating hot and cold packs and various anti- inflammatory and pain meds.
  • jkcrawford
    jkcrawford Posts: 435 Member
    Thanks for all the suggestions.

    I am however way too young for joint replacements and my doctor won't do it as it may only last for ten years, then what? he said.

    A physiotherapist will break my bank.

    It sounds like some swimming might help.

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