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Hello other chronic pain sufferers! I have SLE with added issues from ongoing pelvic problems (structural) and nerve/neuropathic/sciatic issues, which are likely exasperated by the lupus. I've recently had prolotherapy to help with the pelvis (made me stronger and able to walk again but did little to my pain). I'm now…
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Hey @megkeage, I'm an SLE sufferer too. I have no suggestions really, but just wanted to say hello and I know how your frustration feels! The only exercise I can really do is walking. Some days better than others. Some days I'm literally on the couch and moving to the kitchen is a struggle. I do strengthening exercises too…
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Thanks @jojoeastcoast, I think I was always going to get better-so its not as dramatic as it sounds-it just took time and patience-but yeah I agree, a great accomplishment to get to 10,000 steps! I do find the Fitbit really motivating actually, I started out being curious, and now I like to take myself for a walk at lunch…
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172cm, 35, desk job SW 194lb CW 188lb GW 165lb - that would get me pretty close to a healthy BMI and I figure that's a healthy aim. I gained weight with pregnancy as I had some complications and ended up in a wheelchair for 6 months (3 months of those post birth). I have struggled a bit physically since, so the majority of…
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So great reading through all of these! I'm 5ft 7.5 and have just started my journey. I'm down to 190lb from 196lb after a month. Baby steps. My first goal is to get to 165lb so I'm in a healthier weight range. Seeing all of these posts is really so inspirational! Thanks for sharing :)
