Bad arthritis and doctor told me to basically stop my exerci

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  • jonnyman41
    jonnyman41 Posts: 1,031 Member
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    not sure where you live but in the uk it is common for docs to advise reduced exercise after an arthritis diagnoses and it is also common for physio to actually offer a life line and work with you to find ways to move and continue with exercise. I really would recommend a visit to a physio therapist before you decide you can't do this and you can't do that. I have arthritis in my hip and knee (along with another issue), doc looked at my age (44) and said I would have to live with it, physio got me out and running, exercising within months!. Do be sensible though. Besides swimming what about some upper body weights and maybe even lower to support the muscles round that bad knee. You would need an expert to design an appropriate programme for you, a trainer maybe that specialises in rehab. Reduced weight can only be good for you knee after all
  • jonnyman41
    jonnyman41 Posts: 1,031 Member
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    duh!!!! just realised that the op was from 2011 and the op has now shut her profile down
  • BenjaminS_Fitness
    BenjaminS_Fitness Posts: 70 Member
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    that's what you get for cardio without lifting weights.
  • BrianSharpe
    BrianSharpe Posts: 9,248 Member
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    First I would ask for a referral to a rheumatologist and read these......

    mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/arthritis/in-depth/arthritis/art-20047971http://

    http://arthritis.ca/page.aspx?pid=966

    http://arthritistoday.org/what-you-can-do/staying-active/


    and tell your doctor that there are lots of 75 year olds running marathons...(not that I'd recommend running for someone with severe arthritis)
  • Tim_Simons
    Tim_Simons Posts: 64 Member
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    I shifted to swimming and lighten my workout. I have Lordosis so some workouts are out in my program. :(
  • GaleHawkins
    GaleHawkins Posts: 8,160 Member
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    ema21043 wrote: »
    I went to the orthopedic surgeon this week to talk about the arthritis in my knees and the fact that they keep me up at night and I needed more sleep. I was excited to share with him that I regularly do between 15,000 and 20,000 steps a day and ride 15-20 miles on the recumbent bike each week. That I had lost 45 pounds over the last 6-months. I thought I was doing so good and leading a healhier lifestyle. That all changed fast . . . he told me that I have the knees of a 75 year old (I am 52). He told me I shouldn't be doing as much as I am. He told me that I can't do enough exercise to lose weight. I left his office so discouraged and depressed. I know there must be some exercises I can do . . . from everything I read some exercise is healthy for arthritis. I know I should seek another opinion but right now I am just so discouraged. Does anyone else have bad arthritis and get encouragement from their doctor to be active?

    I have been living with painful joints for as long as I can remember. Been using fish oil for years which helps a bit. Recently added coconut oil which helps a bit more but finally decided to cut sugar (carbs) out 90 days ago. This combo is helpful and I am moving faster with less pain. Swimming (non weight bearing activity) is a great suggestion.

  • NoelFigart1
    NoelFigart1 Posts: 1,276 Member
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    I have had arthritis in my knees and hips since I was in my early twenties. (Mid-40s now) There is a reason I am a swimmer :)

    I do think that you might want to talk to another doctor in conjunction with a good physical therapist to come up with a plan to manage your exercise/weight.

    It's not my thing, but there are four or five women in my gym who like to wear a flotation belt and aquajog. They're all of an age where it is possible arthritis is an issue and they all seem to get red in the face and happy from a good workout, so I'm guessing this works well for them and lap swimming is not the joy for them it is for me.
  • _sirenofthesea_
    _sirenofthesea_ Posts: 117 Member
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    Before you give it all up - go see a sports medicine doctor -
    - I'm only 46 (almost) and my knee is a nightmare - but I'm working through it with a sports med doctor and will keep rehabbing :)

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