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How do you balance pushing yourself to exercise more vs ending up overdoing it?

I struggle with energy levels from day to day. Yesterday I walked a mile after months of only short walks. I struggled the rest of the day with feeling depleted...

Training

How many of you do weights and do exercise bands with hand rheumatoid arthritis? I'm having great difficulty....

Using weights

Do any of you lift weights and use exercise bands and keep going up and wait? No matter how strong I am my hands make me suffer if I use...

How do I beat this severe fatigue?

Anyone have any advice on how to muster up energy - mentally, emotionally and physically during a severe bout of fatigue? I recently had my first infusion of a new...

Continued Weight Gain

I am on Plaquenil, methotrexate and sulfasalazine. Before the symptoms started I was 190lbs. Now after a year and half I am 230lbs. I know the need for steroids in...

Efficacy of swimming

Low impact Excellent for the entire body Gets the heart going Increases flexibility establishes a fitness routine Improves Brain function Reduces inflammation Improves sleep Reduces stress Helps set goals Offers...

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Exercising with the S.T.O.P. Method - Example Exercises

Hi! So I wanted to expound a little bit on the article: https://rheumatoidarthritis.net/living/new-year-resolutions-exercise due to a few requests to explain and maybe get into specific exercises. Before we start, please...

Is there anything you do in the morning that helps you manage RA and begin your day? Feel free to share any night routines or rituals too.

Self-care is not selfish. In fact, it's important when living, surviving and thriving with RA. Share your morning and evening routines/rituals that help you manage RA better, or at least...

RA exercise program

I am wondering if you can discuss what exercise program works best for those of you blessed with RA such as myself. I am 63, blessed with RA, insomnia, and...

What can I expect from Ra meds

Is it possible to feel a lot better when taking meds for Ra?...

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