Guest guest Posted November 28, 2001 Report Share Posted November 28, 2001 I was in water therapy last year before they knew I had CMT. Unfortunately I cannot afford another Thirty dollars a week now. I felt better while in therapy, than I have felt in years. If I could find a more affordable way to do it I would. Even water therapy takes some getting used to because of balance, but each time I went, my overall balance seem to be better and definitely the pain and mobility were better. Try it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 28, 2001 Report Share Posted November 28, 2001 Traci, Sometimes the local YMCA will have a class for arthritis or we have a pool with our local Easter seals. It may be less to join the YMCA or maybe they have a special program for disabilities. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 28, 2001 Report Share Posted November 28, 2001 I have been in warm water therapy for about a month. It is wonderful. My pain is lots less now. When I started, I was going to the chiropractor about once a week for the pain. I tried staying away, but the pain was so bad that I had to go. After starting the warm water therapy, I feel so much better. I feel that the chiropractor will not be seeing me so much now. I would recommend it for anyone. I don't know how long my insurance will allow me to go. I go two times a week and I will go as long as I can. They say I am strengthening my muscles now. Sometimes it tiring, but not painful. Jolene Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 28, 2001 Report Share Posted November 28, 2001 OK I am new to this. I have been living with CMT or the knowledge that I have it since 1971. I am 41 and I am interested in the water therapy but how do I go about getting it. I have a hard time in grass but love the water. Thanks, Traci > -----Original Message----- > From: leggylindars@... [sMTP:leggylindars@...] > Sent: Wednesday, November 28, 2001 7:35 AM > > Subject: Re: [] water therapy > > I was in water therapy last year before they knew I had CMT. Unfortunately > I > cannot afford another Thirty dollars a week now. I felt better while in > therapy, than I have felt in years. If I could find a more affordable way > to > do it I would. > Even water therapy takes some getting used to because of balance, but each > > time I went, my overall balance seem to be better and definitely the pain > and > mobility were better. Try it! > > > > Foundation: http://www..org > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 28, 2001 Report Share Posted November 28, 2001 Thanks I will check into that. > -----Original Message----- > From: leggylindars@... [sMTP:leggylindars@...] > Sent: Wednesday, November 28, 2001 2:07 PM > > Subject: Re: [] water therapy > > Traci, > Sometimes the local YMCA will have a class for arthritis or we have a pool > > with our local Easter seals. It may be less to join the YMCA or maybe they > > have a special program for disabilities. > > > > Foundation: http://www..org > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 30, 2001 Report Share Posted November 30, 2001 I do a lot of reading on this list, but do not talk much..........Ann I joined the arthritis association and they have swimming exercises (in the warm temperature water that is needed) for $4.00 each session. I go for Tues. and Thursday sessions that is for beginners and advanced is Mon, Tues., and Fri. The two days are enough for me at this time. Still hate the dressing and undressing and having wet hair.......but Hey! It is all exercise that I need. I am 76 yrs old and have had CMT for about 20 years. Worked until I was 72 yrs old, wear braces for foot drop and am having trouble with my balance so I use a cane, walker and whoever will let me use their arm. I am now living alone, but will not complain......I was on neurontin for a year and it was really good for my pain. I gained alot of weight so went off the neurontin and lost 20 pounds in 4 weeks. The neurontin left my body and the pain went, also. I now just take 20 mg elival at bed time to help with sleep. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 24, 2005 Report Share Posted February 24, 2005 It could be the water temprature, I know that cramps me up in a pool or the river I swim in behind my house. Cathleen in Arkansas Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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