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It's possible you added too much too quickly. A general guideline I've heard from multiple doctors and physical therapists is to add no more than 10% activity a week, and if you don't tolerate that well try dropping to 5%. If you've been sedentary due to illness for a while, it may take a long time to get back to normal…
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Maybe. Probably. It depends on your definition of "have to." Exercising isn't necessary for maintaining my weight, and it wasn't necessary for losing weight. And I don't love it OR like it. I manage to barely tolerate it. It's hard, it hurts, and it will never get easier or become fun. But it is necessary to keep my body…
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There are worse things in life than HFCS, and it's pretty far down on my list of things to worry about. The balance of electrolytes in powerade works for me. I'm exploring alternatives, but for now a drink with HFCS is preferable to increasing POTS symptoms again.
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I don't tolerate plain water well either, unless it's balanced by salty foods, but I get worse when I lower overall fluid intake. Keeping fluid intake high while minimizing drinks without electrolytes is a mess. I'm pretty hopeful about the nuun. I bought it at fleet feet so I could try it, but it's cheaper on Amazon. Eta:…
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Reducing fluid intake from 90oz seems odd. Is that water intake, or fluid intake? I have POTS, and I've been told I need 2-3 liters of fluids a day as well as sodium tablets and electrolyte drinks. POTS is a secondary condition for me, though (primary is EDS) so maybe that's different. I drink a ton of Powerade. Nuun has…
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Hi :) I'm on the ehlers danlos syndrome inspire forum. I was diagnosed with fibromyalgia before EDS, and the symptoms fit, but EDS probably causes those symptoms. Oh, and chronic fatigue syndrome. I have that too.
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I'm really behind on updating, but I have been keeping track. Goal: 10 miles 1-2-14: walked 0.25 mile 1-3-14: walked 0.5 mile 1-4-14: walked 0.25 mile 1-5-14: walked 0.25 mile 1-6-14: walked 0.25 mile 1-8-14: walked 0.5 mile 1-9-14: walked 0.75 mile 1-10-14: walked 0.25 mile 1-11-14: walked 0.25 mile 1-12-14: walked 0.5…
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Goal: 10 miles 1-2-14: walked 0.25 mile 1-3-14: walked 0.5 mile 1-4-14: walked 0.25 mile 1-5-14: walked 0.25 mile 1-6-14: walked 0.25 mile 1-8-14: walked 0.5 mile 1-9-14: walked 0.75 mile 1-10-14: walked 0.25 mile 1-11-14: walked 0.25 mile 1-12-14: walked 0.5 mile Total: 3.75/10
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Goal: 10 miles 1-2-14: walked 0.25 mile 1-3-14: walked 0.5 mile 1-4-14: walked 0.25 mile 1-5-14: walked 0.25 mile 1-6-14: walked 0.25 mile 1-8-14: walked 0.5 mile 1-9-14: walked 0.75 mile 1-10-14 walked 0.5 mile Total: 3.25/10
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Goal: 10 miles 1-2-14: walked 0.25 mile 1-3-14: walked 0.5 mile 1-4-14: walked 0.25 mile 1-5-14: walked 0.25 mile 1-6-14: walked 0.25 mile 1-8-14: walked 0.5 mile 1-9-14: walked 0.75 mile 1-10-14 walked 0.25 mile Total: 3/10
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Goal: 10 miles 1-2-14: walked 0.25 mile 1-3-14: walked 0.5 mile 1-4-14: walked 0.25 mile 1-5-14: walked 0.25 mile 1-6-14: walked 0.25 mile 1-8-14: walked 0.5 mile 1-9-14: walked 0.75 mile Total: 2.75/10
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Goal: 10 miles 1-2-14: walked 0.25 mile 1-3-14: walked 0.5 mile 1-4-14: walked 0.25 mile 1-5-14: walked 0.25 mile 1-6-14: walked 0.25 mile 1-8-14: walked 0.5 mile Total: 2/10
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Did you miss the part where I said I use crutches when walking? They're not handrails, but yeah- they serve the same purpose. My balance issues have nothing to do with speed or elevation. Walking isn't so basic. I have more partially torn ligaments in my right leg than I can count, I have nerve damage in my right…
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Do you have a good physical therapist? That would be the best place to start. They'll give you a ton of ankle exercises that seem stupid, but really help.
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Thank you for the detailed definition of cheating. I would be thrilled if I could work past my balance and joint issues, but it's not going to happen. There are too many things wrong, and none of them are correctable. To the extent that they can be improved with physical therapy and gait training, they have been.
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If you can, run the swimming idea by your physical therapist or orthopedist. It might be fine, but it also might push your ankle too far. If you're borderline on needing surgery, you don't want to make it any worse. A wedding isn't worth permanently damaging your ankle. The best chance of recovery is rest plus physical…
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Good for you for not needing support. Some of us do. I also use crutches for balance when walking. Holding onto rails on machines isn't "cheating" myself any more than using crutches is.
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I lightly hold on to the rails when using a treadmill, elliptical or an arc trainer. My balance sucks, my proprioception is worse, and if my bad leg suddenly collapses I can probably catch myself with my good leg if I have the input from my hands on the rails. It may slightly reduce the intensity of my workout, but it…
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When you can't be as mobile, weight control comes down to how many calories you eat. As I'm sure you know, the only thing that helps with chronic fatigue is exercise :( The more active you are, the better off you'll be (I'm not talking about hardcore exercise- things like walking around the living room a couple of times…
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Goal: 10 miles 1-2-14: walked 0.25 mile 1-3-14: walked 0.5 mile 1-4-14: walked 0.25 mile 1-5-14: walked 0.25 mile 1-6-14: walked 0.25 mile Total: 1.5/10
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Goal: 10 miles 1-2-14: walked 0.25 mile 1-3-14: walked 0.5 mile 1-4-14: walked 0.25 mile 1-5-14: walked 0.25 mile Total: 1.25/10
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Goal: 10 miles 1-2-14: walked 0.25 mile 1-3-14: walked 0.5 mile 1-4-14: walked 0.25 mile
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Goal: 10 miles 1-2-14: walked 0.25 mile 1-3-14: walked 0.5 mile
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Goal: 10 miles 1-2-14: walked 0.25 miles
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About $120-140, plus inserts. I do watch and pick up a couple of clearance pairs when they change versions, but they still tend to run about $60-80. Yes, they're expensive, but it's less than an ER visit and not any more than an orthopedist visit plus x-rays.
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Goal: 10 miles
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See a doctor to rule out any damage and to get a referral to physical therapy. A physical therapist can check your form, give input on any modifications that would help in your classes, and give you exercises to build stabilizing muscle. The more muscle you have, the more stable your joints are. As a woman, we really need…
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Goal: two miles 12-27: 0.25 mile 12-28: 0.25 mile 12-29: 0.5 mile 12-30: 0.5 mile
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My strength training is laughable compared to most members here, but heavy lifting is relative to how much your body can lift. So if it is heavy for me, I consider it heavy lifting. I would love to gain enough muscle for aesthetics, but I primarily strength train for health benefits. 1) Muscle stabilizes joints. The more…
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Goal: two miles 12-27: 0.25 mile 12-28: 0.25 mile
