Further stuff about exercising /update on knees

February 15, 2002

Hello all, this morning I went to see my rheumy to get

my last shot in the knees of Hyalgan. I am already

beginning to feel benefits, my knees are MUCH LESS

painful than they were, and the swelling has gone

down. I have been slowly increasing the amount I

exercise, because I know from experience it helps

everything (except perhaps joint pain!!!) I have

exercised regularly for years with interruptions by

rp. Right now, I feel better than I have in the last

15 years!! This might be in part due to my rheumy

telling me that he thinks I am doing remarkably well,

and that he is proud of me. I said in part it was due

to him, because he got me on all the meds and

stabilised. Ahh, he said, I can only tell you what to

do, but you have to do it!! That includes exercise,

which he has always encouraged me to do.

So all you people who are relatively new to RP,

believe that you can, and will, feel better, even if

it takes a long time to achieve. When I started I was

so ill, and couldn't breathe (all the time!!!) I

thought I was not long for this world, and so did a

lot of my friends!! However we all think differently

now!!!

, so glad you manage to exercise despite your

trach and stent, way to go. I firmly believe that

exercise helps get all that stuff up from your lungs,

it does in my case.

Low impact stuff like swing walkers and elliptical

machines are much better to start off with for anyone,

or walking on grass (rather than concrete,) also

treadmills are easier. Plus wear GOOD walking shoes,

which minimises shock. Bicycling of course is low

impact, but can be hard on the knees, low resistance

is fine. And don't try to do too much too quickly,

listen to your body!!

I wish all my fellow exercisers good moving and good

endurance!!

Good luck and love, Liz

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