Guest guest Posted December 11, 2003 Report Share Posted December 11, 2003 I've been reading the posts about how much everyone hurts. I take Humira, Methotrexate, Prednisone - you know, the works. But I also do whatever kind of exercise I can. I do Pilates, I try and get on the exercise bike and do weights. I do a lot of stretching (which feels really good). I do think that trying to get your body to move helps with the pain. There are days when I'm too tired to do much. But I keep weights at my house - 10 pound weights, ankle weights, exercise bands. Even when things are hurting, I feel better when I can do some movement, even if it is only stretching. Maybe it's just psychological - I don't feel like I'm giving into the disease quite as much. I realize it's a day to day thing. But attitude is so important in dealing with a chronic disease. Whatever I can do to take back some part of my body helps my attitude and gives me hope for better days ahead. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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