Active 3 days agoHow 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...Reactions0reactionsComments5 repliesExercise
LET'S SHARE our list of favorite yoga, tai chi, Qigong and other gentle forms of exercise!...When I was 50 I'd had fibromyalgia for 15 years. I got off of all my meds by walking and doing yoga. Fast forward a few years and I've had...Reactions0reactionsComments0 repliesExercise
Exploring the Option of Surgery...No amount of exercise or strengthening will compensate for not having a functional joint.... By Kelly Mack3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments7 comments
Health Worrying...So, I try to counter that with meditation, massage, exercise, time with family and friends, and other positive and healthy distractions.... By Nan Hart3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments6 comments
What’s It Worth?: The Pros and Cons of Methotrexate...knowing that I might be damaging my liver has definitely taken away some of the relaxation benefits of wine, and I’m experimenting with seeing if increased exercise... By Tamara Haag3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments23 comments
Go Enjoy Your Life...I can't get exercise that way, even if I wanted to. The pain in my feet and ankles wouldn't allow it for very long if I tried.... By Angela Lundberg3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Choosing between what I love to do and what I can do...My other issue is that since I cannot do strenuous exercise is very difficult to lose weight but one thing that works for me is doing yoga and swimming... By lilyofthevalley2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments3 comments
Educating myself about RA...Watching videos about other people living with RA mattered to me and I found myself taking notes on the nutrition and exercise tips!... By natew19872 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Seronegative RA + Fibromyalgia...I bike ride and swim for exercise. When possible, I get massages.... By Mary Sophia Hawks2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments10 comments
Marcia's RA Story...I eat healthy, exercise and am compliant with my meds.... By ttbag4u2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments4 comments
Understanding the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)...Remember, if you and your company are eligible, it is unlawful for any employer to interfere with, restrain, or deny you the opportunity to exercise the... By Mariah Z. Leach4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Upper Body Strength...Now here's my issue - Doc basically blew off my concern and said that I need exercise to improve my upper body strength....Reactions0reactionsComments2 repliesSymptoms
The RA Pregnancy Chronicles: Morning Sickness and Other Unpleasantness...And trying to maintain your health through exercise while also not making yourself overly fatigued is a fine line that can sometimes seem almost impossible... By Mariah Z. Leach3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Change - often necessary, rarely easy...These are crucial considerations and by going through this exercise with yourself you may just discover that change is actually just what you need!... By Nan Hart5 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Friendships and RA: A Case of Mission Impossible?...I’d highly recommend doing the same after going through the “exercise” myself.... By Leanne Donaldson4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments71 comments
Holding Out Hope?...I don’t exercise as much as I should, but I can usually pick up my three-year old son when he needs soothing, run errands and bring in sacks of... By Tamara Haag3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments6 comments
Will I ever know the difference?...On top of that, I do try to exercise as much as I can and sometimes my joints simply do not like it. ... By Nan Hart4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Weasel Words...And I get how alternative pain relief methods like meditation, physical therapy, exercise, acupuncture, etc. can help to relieve it, or at least to keep... By Wren3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments16 comments
My Journey From JIA to Pulmonary Hypertension...I aim to teach people how to feel comfortable with movement and exercise, which can sound like the worst nightmare of someone with joint pain.... By Editorial Team 4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments5 comments
When the RD Meds Work--Sort of...My feet were tender, making standing for any length of time painful and walking any distance an exercise in determination.... By Wren3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments3 comments