Got Lupus?

jaimebea
jaimebea Posts: 21
edited November 12 in Motivation and Support
Looking to see if there are any Lupies out there?! Y'all might know of exercises that will benefit me with out causing extra pain!

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  • Shayyy01
    Shayyy01 Posts: 290 Member
    I myself do not have lupus but a very close friend of mine does.

    Swimming was okay for her, low impact, lift weights.
  • RumOne
    RumOne Posts: 266 Member
    yup, I'm a Lupie. I agree, Low impact is best. Swimming is GREAT along with water aerobics. I started with small walks and lifting can goods, just enough to get your joints moving. And get a large fitness ball. Just sitting on it watching tv will help.
  • tfancey
    tfancey Posts: 96 Member
    Hi girl!
    I'm not diagnosed with Lupus - I have JIA with markers pointing to Lupus, my rheumy last year questioned what exactly it is I'm dealing with here haha. Feel free to add me :)
  • Rogiefreida
    Rogiefreida Posts: 567 Member
    Bump.

    My doctors suspect I might have lupus, but won't confirm a diagnosis since I am only symptomatic 2-3 times a year for 3-5 days at a time. I'm interested to see responses to this, as I hope that I don't have it, but if I do, I would like to know how people deal with exercise. When I get symptomatic I just usually lay off exercise (I feel too crappy anyways and curl up into a ball with my heating pad because my joints hurt so bad)
  • Nancy1065
    Nancy1065 Posts: 6 Member
    I have had lupus for 16 yrs.. since age 30. Leslie Sansone Walk away the Pounds DVD's help me a lot. Moving is what helps me the most with joint pain.. but the chronic fatigue often makes moving difficult. Its a vicious cycle.. cant move without energy.. no energy if I dont move. Stinks!
  • jaimebea
    jaimebea Posts: 21
    Hey ladies,

    Thanks for the replies! It has been a tough go for me this year with having a bad flare and all the new medication! I feel so worn out that it is at times a chore to get up and get moving. I will not allow Lupus to take over my life though and this is why I have joined MFP. I want to get in shape and get healthy! Thanks for the suggestions girls. I am currently walking about 20 minutes a day and plan on increasing my exercise as I go! I'm glad I have found others who understand what we have to go through on the daily!
    Have a good day Chica's!
  • Nancy1065
    Nancy1065 Posts: 6 Member
    " I will not allow Lupus to take over my life "



    That is the best attitude to have!!
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