Re: Yoga during a flare up

[Guest guest]

I used to love pilates before the FMS and RA.   Now I can't even bend to touch

the floor! I'm stuck with the water aerobics and walking and simple stretching

the PT gives me...let me know how it goes!!

From: <man_u8@...>

Subject: [ ] Yoga during a flare up

Date: Friday, July 25, 2008, 7:01 PM

Hello all, I have been feeling miserable w/ a flare up. I hurt. There

is a gym across the street from where I just moved too. They offer free

yoga and pilates w/ membership. I did yoga and pilates before I got

diagnosed w/ RA...I haven't tried it since. I am going to check out the

class. Has anyone else tried it, especially during a flare?

[Guest guest]

Well, I wish it would have gone better. It was beginning yoga and I

was sweating, my feet started to swell to the point that I was almost

in tears while trying to do some of the poses. I used to love yoga

and pilates (granted that was all before RA FMS). I know I need to

get back into shape...but damn. It hurt!!

I don't know what to do. I want to join the gym so I can get back

into shape and get my body and mind to where I need to be. I am

going to talk to a trainer on Monday to see how I can slowly get back

into shape. I thought yoga would have been the kindest to my joints.

Like I said, my feet were starting to swell that I was almost in

tears. I was sweating really bad too. Damn, I thought I could do

this!?!?

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[Guest guest]

I did restorative yoga and gentle yoga during flares. Both were very

helpful. However, you're more likely to find these types of classes at

yoga-specific studios, as gyms usually offer the most common hatha yoga.

I bought a gentle yoga book at and Noble. It's great and came

with a dvd. You can also find tutorials for restorative yoga online.

Hope you find something that helps.

[Guest guest]

I haven't had any luck with Yoga/Pilates . I used to do both prior to RA

as well. RA really has weakened my muscles and I've been having a hard time

getting back to where I was. But if I were you, I'd give a couple of classes a

try. You never know!

Lori

http://home.comcast.net/~queenstitcher/

http://stitchingqueen.multiply.com

[Guest guest]

I started Pilates four months ago and it's been great. I have more mobility

back in my shoulder. I do have 1 hour private lessons at a pilates only studio

and it's expensive but i think worth it. She knows I have RA and we're careful.

The studio has a few patients that have RA working out there. in PA

Re: [ ] Yoga during a flare up

I haven't had any luck with Yoga/Pilates . I used to do both prior to RA

as well. RA really has weakened my muscles and I've been having a hard time

getting back to where I was. But if I were you, I'd give a couple of classes a

try. You never know!

Lori

http://home.comcast.net/~queenstitcher/

http://stitchingqueen.multiply.com

[Guest guest]

What is nice, is that the gym offers free pilates and yoga classes w/

membership. I also have discounted access to trainers. I am thinking

about seeing a trainer to get a gentle excerise program that won't

make me hurt so damn much. When I took beginning yoga years ago, the

class concentrated more on breathing. Granted, the last time I took

yoga was before RA/FMS and I was living at sea level. I was just

wondering if I wam trying to do too much to fast. Thanks for all your

supprt.

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> I started Pilates four months ago and it's been great. I have more

mobility back in my shoulder. I do have 1 hour private lessons at a

pilates only studio and it's expensive but i think worth it. She

knows I have RA and we're careful. The studio has a few patients

that have RA working out there. in PA

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both prior to RA as well. RA really has weakened my muscles and I've

been having a hard time getting back to where I was. But if I were

you, I'd give a couple of classes a try. You never know!

> Lori

> http://home.comcast.net/~queenstitcher/

> http://stitchingqueen.multiply.com

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[Guest guest]

I do Yoga since my RA, and it doesn't bother me. But I use

modifications that I have learned from DVD's and my Physical Therapist.

I don't usually do anything physical during a flare up, not even

PT..... just because I am worried it will make it worse.

I love yoga though...not so much pilates...need better abs first!

Hope it works out for you.

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> Hello all, I have been feeling miserable w/ a flare up. I hurt. There

> is a gym across the street from where I just moved too. They offer

free

> yoga and pilates w/ membership. I did yoga and pilates before I got

> diagnosed w/ RA...I haven't tried it since. I am going to check out

the

> class. Has anyone else tried it, especially during a flare?

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[Guest guest]

I'm so sorry ! I know it's very frustrating! Especially when trying to do

exercises that we actually LOVE doing! I have issues doing my walking most

days..the treadmill seems to be hurting my shins for some reason! My physical

therapist tries to help me come up with exercises I can do since he understands

RA and FMS and pain.  Have you ever tried those exercise bands? I want to get a

set that works the arms and legs.  Another PT at his office is offering a 6 week

course on nutrition and exercises.  I wanted to find out if he will be working

with those that have chronic pain illnesses and maybe try to sign up for that. 

The only luck I've had with lack of knee swelling is when I do the pool therapy.

From: <man_u8@...>

Subject: [ ] Re: Yoga during a flare up

Date: Friday, July 25, 2008, 9:52 PM

Well, I wish it would have gone better. It was beginning yoga and I

was sweating, my feet started to swell to the point that I was almost

in tears while trying to do some of the poses. I used to love yoga

and pilates (granted that was all before RA FMS). I know I need to

get back into shape...but damn. It hurt!!

I don't know what to do. I want to join the gym so I can get back

into shape and get my body and mind to where I need to be. I am

going to talk to a trainer on Monday to see how I can slowly get back

into shape. I thought yoga would have been the kindest to my joints.

Like I said, my feet were starting to swell that I was almost in

tears. I was sweating really bad too. Damn, I thought I could do

this!?!?

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> Subject: [ ] Yoga during a flare up

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> is a gym across the street from where I just moved too. They offer

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Thanks Steph. I am meeting w/ a trainer tomorrow and I want to see

what he/she has to offer. I will go back to yoga (hopefully, I will

not be in the middle of a nasty flare and I will pop a few vicodin

before). It's just so frustrating. I am working w/ my therapist to

accept who I am today, but I am finding it extremely difficult. If

there is a God, why did He keep me alive after the sepsis? I have

lost everything and I feel soo hopeless. I just don't know anymore?!?!

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[Guest guest]

hi nicole, i'm SORRY as well. i know what it feels like to have a BAD flare up &

u can't do the things u want to do. even when u take & pop all the pills just to

feel half alive!!!!

you r who you r & i've have come to terms with who i am & yes it's HARD but i

think of what i can do instead of what i can't!!!

yes there is a ''GOD'' & he LOVES YOU, NICOLE!!!! i too feel hopeless & alone

sometimes feeling as if i've lost everything near & dear to me BUT WHERE THERE'S

A WILL THERE'S ALWAYS A WAY & god would never leave you,nicole to face your

perils alone. SO HANG IN THERE ALWAYS KEEP THE FAITH & GOD BLESS,MELYNDAGAMEZ

7/27/08 10:35P.M.CENTRAL

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HI NICOLE,BUT WHAT IS SEPSIS IF U DON'T MIND ME ASKING? I'M LEARNING NEW THINGS

ALL THE TIME.

I PRAY YOUR PAIN WILL GET BETTER & GOD BLESS,MELYNDAGAMEZ 7/27/08 10:55P.M.

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[Guest guest]

My first CBT therapist was really religious.  I used to feel like I was being

punished for being ill and losing my career right out of college due to falling

ill.  She reminded me that we all have a purpose..that bad and good things

happen to everyone wheather they are a bad or good person.  Our purpose might be

to educate and provide support to those that get sick young like we did as well

as struggling emotionally like we do.  I've been making a good bit of headway

with the CBT and panic but somedays are better than others.  I think after

awhile we see it makes us more stronger human beings and more compassionate. I

keep you in my thoughts and prayers good luck with the trainer! I'm restarting

physical therapy Wednesday for the first time in a year!! I'm excited to get

those muscles stretching even though I know there will be pain...I remind myself

no pain no gain and pain is weakness leaving my body.  I also think of

Reeve when I'm

doing that painful stuff.   He took steps when he was told he never would

again! Miracles are out there and I hope we get ours:)

From: <man_u8@...>

Subject: [ ] Re: Yoga during a flare up

Date: Sunday, July 27, 2008, 9:52 PM

Thanks Steph. I am meeting w/ a trainer tomorrow and I want to see

what he/she has to offer. I will go back to yoga (hopefully, I will

not be in the middle of a nasty flare and I will pop a few vicodin

before). It's just so frustrating. I am working w/ my therapist to

accept who I am today, but I am finding it extremely difficult. If

there is a God, why did He keep me alive after the sepsis? I have

lost everything and I feel soo hopeless. I just don't know anymore?!?!

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[Guest guest]

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I started trying to " workout " everyday just before my RA hit. I started

collecting some exercise DVD's from Ebay. I started learning how to do Pilates

from the DVD's. From what I understand so far, the Pilates will give you better

abs because you are constantly trying to hold in your stomach muscles while

doing the exercises. That's like the whole point of the Pilates. I started

trying them because I wanted to get better abs also. I've never had stomach

muscles and it's really been taking a toll on my back lately. I was able to find

a couple Pilate DVD's that are geared toward those who have physical

limitations. I like them, but they tire me out a lot when I do them, what with

having to hold in my stomach the whole time. I'd like to try the yoga sometime.

I got a couple books and DVD's on yoga, but never got around to trying it

because when the RA hit, I stopped everything. I gotta get back to it though, I

know. I feel so much better when I do. Right now it seems almost too much for me

just to keep up with babysitting my granddaughter during the day. But its

getting harder and harder to get up off the floor when I'm playing with her - my

muscles are getting weaker and weaker and I know that is not good.

I keep on trying,

[ ] Re: Yoga during a flare up

I do Yoga since my RA, and it doesn't bother me. But I use

modifications that I have learned from DVD's and my Physical Therapist.

I don't usually do anything physical during a flare up, not even

PT..... just because I am worried it will make it worse.

I love yoga though...not so much pilates...need better abs first!

Hope it works out for you.

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> Hello all, I have been feeling miserable w/ a flare up. I hurt. There

> is a gym across the street from where I just moved too. They offer

free

> yoga and pilates w/ membership. I did yoga and pilates before I got

> diagnosed w/ RA...I haven't tried it since. I am going to check out

the

> class. Has anyone else tried it, especially during a flare?

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[Guest guest]

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I LOVED pilates. Granted I was doing it before I got diagnosed w/

RA. I was planning on getting back into it before this whole sepsis,

hernia deal. I have waited this long, so a few more months isn't

going to hurt me. I guess do as much as your body will let you.

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There

> > is a gym across the street from where I just moved too. They

offer

> free

> > yoga and pilates w/ membership. I did yoga and pilates before I

got

> > diagnosed w/ RA...I haven't tried it since. I am going to check

out

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