Guest guest Posted March 4, 2005 Report Share Posted March 4, 2005 Welcome to the group . My Rheumy said the same thing, but did ok a treadmill. He also said then, if it hurts, don't do it and reminded me to take on the treadmill a little at a time. It works. I could only do about a minute at the beginning and now can do 20 minutes to a half hour. It has taken me a year to do this and I do have to watch the days that the hip and back are bad. I also found I can walk around more on my good days without the walker. I would ask the dr. about each piece of equipment and of course use common sense. Go easy at first. in Ct. _____ From: lisake40 [mailto:lisaestill@...] Sent: Friday, March 04, 2005 10:35 PM Subject: [ ] weight and weights Hello- just joined this group - have RA - saw a lot of postings regarding weight gain. I can certainly relate! I've gained 40 pounds in 5 years, mostly in the last couple of years of using prednisone. Is anyone familiar with Curves??? ...a workout " joint " (no pun intended) that offers hydrolic weight machines and aerobic circuit training? Well, I recently tried this and it HURTS - both during and after! I want to know if it is beneficial to work through the pain, and perhaps I will gain strenth and experience less pain in the future? OR, is it only painful and damaging? I asked my rheum. about exercise once and he brushed it off with a grunt - " if it hurts, don't do it. " Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 4, 2005 Report Share Posted March 4, 2005 Welcome to the group . My Rheumy said the same thing, but did ok a treadmill. He also said then, if it hurts, don't do it and reminded me to take on the treadmill a little at a time. It works. I could only do about a minute at the beginning and now can do 20 minutes to a half hour. It has taken me a year to do this and I do have to watch the days that the hip and back are bad. I also found I can walk around more on my good days without the walker. I would ask the dr. about each piece of equipment and of course use common sense. Go easy at first. in Ct. _____ From: lisake40 [mailto:lisaestill@...] Sent: Friday, March 04, 2005 10:35 PM Subject: [ ] weight and weights Hello- just joined this group - have RA - saw a lot of postings regarding weight gain. I can certainly relate! I've gained 40 pounds in 5 years, mostly in the last couple of years of using prednisone. Is anyone familiar with Curves??? ...a workout " joint " (no pun intended) that offers hydrolic weight machines and aerobic circuit training? Well, I recently tried this and it HURTS - both during and after! I want to know if it is beneficial to work through the pain, and perhaps I will gain strenth and experience less pain in the future? OR, is it only painful and damaging? I asked my rheum. about exercise once and he brushed it off with a grunt - " if it hurts, don't do it. " Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 4, 2005 Report Share Posted March 4, 2005 I used to lift weights and was very fit. Since the onset of the RA, I can't lift weights. My muscles can handle the weight, but my joints can't. I think you should be concerned about damaging your joints. There is " good " pain and " bad " pain. You should not feel any pain during exercise, especially joint pain. You might feel sore after exercising, but it would be muscular, not joint pain. You can't " work through " joint pain...all you can do is harm the joint. I have been doing Pilates...I have the Winsor Pilates DVD set and it does help to keep my muscles in tone without joint stress. I also have an autoimmune thyroid disorder and weight is a big issue for me. Since the RA has come, losing weight has been impossible. I am just eating a healthy diet and trying to get in exercise that doesn't stress the joints. This is pretty much walking and Pilates, or stationary bike. I am planning on getting a Gazelle glider soon and I think that will let me get in a better workout without putting weight or stress on joints. lisake40 <lisaestill@...> wrote: Hello- just joined this group - have RA - saw a lot of postings regarding weight gain. I can certainly relate! I've gained 40 pounds in 5 years, mostly in the last couple of years of using prednisone. Is anyone familiar with Curves??? ...a workout " joint " (no pun intended) that offers hydrolic weight machines and aerobic circuit training? Well, I recently tried this and it HURTS - both during and after! I want to know if it is beneficial to work through the pain, and perhaps I will gain strenth and experience less pain in the future? OR, is it only painful and damaging? I asked my rheum. about exercise once and he brushed it off with a grunt - " if it hurts, don't do it. " Also, I would love to hear from anyone with a wonderful rheumatologist in the Fort Worth, Texas area. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 4, 2005 Report Share Posted March 4, 2005 I used to lift weights and was very fit. Since the onset of the RA, I can't lift weights. My muscles can handle the weight, but my joints can't. I think you should be concerned about damaging your joints. There is " good " pain and " bad " pain. You should not feel any pain during exercise, especially joint pain. You might feel sore after exercising, but it would be muscular, not joint pain. You can't " work through " joint pain...all you can do is harm the joint. I have been doing Pilates...I have the Winsor Pilates DVD set and it does help to keep my muscles in tone without joint stress. I also have an autoimmune thyroid disorder and weight is a big issue for me. Since the RA has come, losing weight has been impossible. I am just eating a healthy diet and trying to get in exercise that doesn't stress the joints. This is pretty much walking and Pilates, or stationary bike. I am planning on getting a Gazelle glider soon and I think that will let me get in a better workout without putting weight or stress on joints. lisake40 <lisaestill@...> wrote: Hello- just joined this group - have RA - saw a lot of postings regarding weight gain. I can certainly relate! I've gained 40 pounds in 5 years, mostly in the last couple of years of using prednisone. Is anyone familiar with Curves??? ...a workout " joint " (no pun intended) that offers hydrolic weight machines and aerobic circuit training? Well, I recently tried this and it HURTS - both during and after! I want to know if it is beneficial to work through the pain, and perhaps I will gain strenth and experience less pain in the future? OR, is it only painful and damaging? I asked my rheum. about exercise once and he brushed it off with a grunt - " if it hurts, don't do it. " Also, I would love to hear from anyone with a wonderful rheumatologist in the Fort Worth, Texas area. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 4, 2005 Report Share Posted March 4, 2005 Welcome , Glad your here amongst us all! You will sure enjoy the group, if you give it a chance. You will make some great friends, and learn a lot about RA. So, you have come to the right place. The RA is very aggressive for me, so I can't do a lot of activity. I would not try weights if I had to. I do hope that I can get back to walking, I have a lot of problems with my leg. I was going to start a gym that deals with toning tables, they suppose to be good for RA, and help you lose weight. I have not got to try them out yet, waiting for my leg to work properly. Also, water aerobic exerices are really good. You should have an Arthritis Foundation in your area that can direct you to a close place. You do have to just pace yourself on what you can do. What one can do with ease, the other couldn't even try. A lot of us can't do very much, but we still do the best we can. RA sis, Tawny > > > Hello- just joined this group - have RA - saw a lot of postings > regarding weight gain. I can certainly relate! I've gained 40 > pounds in 5 years, mostly in the last couple of years of using > prednisone. Is anyone familiar with Curves??? ...a workout " joint " > (no pun intended) that offers hydrolic weight machines and aerobic > circuit training? Well, I recently tried this and it HURTS - both > during and after! I want to know if it is beneficial to work > through the pain, and perhaps I will gain strenth and experience > less pain in the future? OR, is it only painful and damaging? I > asked my rheum. about exercise once and he brushed it off with a > grunt - " if it hurts, don't do it. " > > Also, I would love to hear from anyone with a wonderful > rheumatologist in the Fort Worth, Texas area. > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 4, 2005 Report Share Posted March 4, 2005 Welcome , Glad your here amongst us all! You will sure enjoy the group, if you give it a chance. You will make some great friends, and learn a lot about RA. So, you have come to the right place. The RA is very aggressive for me, so I can't do a lot of activity. I would not try weights if I had to. I do hope that I can get back to walking, I have a lot of problems with my leg. I was going to start a gym that deals with toning tables, they suppose to be good for RA, and help you lose weight. I have not got to try them out yet, waiting for my leg to work properly. Also, water aerobic exerices are really good. You should have an Arthritis Foundation in your area that can direct you to a close place. You do have to just pace yourself on what you can do. What one can do with ease, the other couldn't even try. A lot of us can't do very much, but we still do the best we can. RA sis, Tawny > > > Hello- just joined this group - have RA - saw a lot of postings > regarding weight gain. I can certainly relate! I've gained 40 > pounds in 5 years, mostly in the last couple of years of using > prednisone. Is anyone familiar with Curves??? ...a workout " joint " > (no pun intended) that offers hydrolic weight machines and aerobic > circuit training? Well, I recently tried this and it HURTS - both > during and after! I want to know if it is beneficial to work > through the pain, and perhaps I will gain strenth and experience > less pain in the future? OR, is it only painful and damaging? I > asked my rheum. about exercise once and he brushed it off with a > grunt - " if it hurts, don't do it. " > > Also, I would love to hear from anyone with a wonderful > rheumatologist in the Fort Worth, Texas area. > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 5, 2005 Report Share Posted March 5, 2005 The sensible advice is 'if it hurts don't do it'. Inflamed joints are very vulnerable and clobbering them with exercise adds insult to injury. In the past, I have worked through pain and really suffered afterwards, but in the long run it leads to joint damage and the need for surgery. Best recipe is to get the RA under control with DMARDs rather than prednisolone, then you can exercise moderately without pain. At least, that is my experience ! n France [ ] weight and weights Hello- just joined this group - have RA - saw a lot of postings regarding weight gain. I can certainly relate! I've gained 40 pounds in 5 years, mostly in the last couple of years of using prednisone. Is anyone familiar with Curves??? ...a workout " joint " (no pun intended) that offers hydrolic weight machines and aerobic circuit training? Well, I recently tried this and it HURTS - both during and after! I want to know if it is beneficial to work through the pain, and perhaps I will gain strenth and experience less pain in the future? OR, is it only painful and damaging? I asked my rheum. about exercise once and he brushed it off with a grunt - " if it hurts, don't do it. " Also, I would love to hear from anyone with a wonderful rheumatologist in the Fort Worth, Texas area. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 5, 2005 Report Share Posted March 5, 2005 The sensible advice is 'if it hurts don't do it'. Inflamed joints are very vulnerable and clobbering them with exercise adds insult to injury. In the past, I have worked through pain and really suffered afterwards, but in the long run it leads to joint damage and the need for surgery. Best recipe is to get the RA under control with DMARDs rather than prednisolone, then you can exercise moderately without pain. At least, that is my experience ! n France [ ] weight and weights Hello- just joined this group - have RA - saw a lot of postings regarding weight gain. I can certainly relate! I've gained 40 pounds in 5 years, mostly in the last couple of years of using prednisone. Is anyone familiar with Curves??? ...a workout " joint " (no pun intended) that offers hydrolic weight machines and aerobic circuit training? Well, I recently tried this and it HURTS - both during and after! I want to know if it is beneficial to work through the pain, and perhaps I will gain strenth and experience less pain in the future? OR, is it only painful and damaging? I asked my rheum. about exercise once and he brushed it off with a grunt - " if it hurts, don't do it. " Also, I would love to hear from anyone with a wonderful rheumatologist in the Fort Worth, Texas area. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 5, 2005 Report Share Posted March 5, 2005 --Hi . I tried Curves years ago because my weight was adding on so fast it was ridiclous. It really did hurt me and I couldn't do it for long. If you will email me at home, I may have some information for you. I have a brother in law thats a Pathologist in the Dallas/ Ft Worth area and I'll ask him if he knows a really good Rheumy. Wishing you comfy hours and I hope you've not gained like I have. In a period of 10 years I went from 128 to 275, and I can't seem to lose a pound of it. So frustrating....my addy is cile_03@... Love, Cile - In , " tdianaok " <tdianaok@y...> wrote: > > Welcome , > Glad your here amongst us all! You will sure enjoy the group, if you > give it a chance. You will make some great friends, and learn a lot > about RA. So, you have come to the right place. > The RA is very aggressive for me, so I can't do a lot of activity. I > would not try weights if I had to. I do hope that I can get back to > walking, I have a lot of problems with my leg. I was going to start > a gym that deals with toning tables, they suppose to be good for RA, > and help you lose weight. I have not got to try them out yet, waiting > for my leg to work properly. > Also, water aerobic exerices are really good. You should have an > Arthritis Foundation in your area that can direct you to a close > place. You do have to just pace yourself on what you can do. What > one can do with ease, the other couldn't even try. A lot of us can't > do very much, but we still do the best we can. > RA sis, > Tawny > > > > > --- In , " lisake40 " <lisaestill@s...> wrote: > > > > > > Hello- just joined this group - have RA - saw a lot of postings > > regarding weight gain. I can certainly relate! I've gained 40 > > pounds in 5 years, mostly in the last couple of years of using > > prednisone. Is anyone familiar with Curves??? ...a workout " joint " > > (no pun intended) that offers hydrolic weight machines and aerobic > > circuit training? Well, I recently tried this and it HURTS - both > > during and after! I want to know if it is beneficial to work > > through the pain, and perhaps I will gain strenth and experience > > less pain in the future? OR, is it only painful and damaging? I > > asked my rheum. about exercise once and he brushed it off with a > > grunt - " if it hurts, don't do it. " > > > > Also, I would love to hear from anyone with a wonderful > > rheumatologist in the Fort Worth, Texas area. > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 5, 2005 Report Share Posted March 5, 2005 --Hi . I tried Curves years ago because my weight was adding on so fast it was ridiclous. It really did hurt me and I couldn't do it for long. If you will email me at home, I may have some information for you. I have a brother in law thats a Pathologist in the Dallas/ Ft Worth area and I'll ask him if he knows a really good Rheumy. Wishing you comfy hours and I hope you've not gained like I have. In a period of 10 years I went from 128 to 275, and I can't seem to lose a pound of it. So frustrating....my addy is cile_03@... Love, Cile - In , " tdianaok " <tdianaok@y...> wrote: > > Welcome , > Glad your here amongst us all! You will sure enjoy the group, if you > give it a chance. You will make some great friends, and learn a lot > about RA. So, you have come to the right place. > The RA is very aggressive for me, so I can't do a lot of activity. I > would not try weights if I had to. I do hope that I can get back to > walking, I have a lot of problems with my leg. I was going to start > a gym that deals with toning tables, they suppose to be good for RA, > and help you lose weight. I have not got to try them out yet, waiting > for my leg to work properly. > Also, water aerobic exerices are really good. You should have an > Arthritis Foundation in your area that can direct you to a close > place. You do have to just pace yourself on what you can do. What > one can do with ease, the other couldn't even try. A lot of us can't > do very much, but we still do the best we can. > RA sis, > Tawny > > > > > > > > > > > Hello- just joined this group - have RA - saw a lot of postings > > regarding weight gain. I can certainly relate! I've gained 40 > > pounds in 5 years, mostly in the last couple of years of using > > prednisone. Is anyone familiar with Curves??? ...a workout " joint " > > (no pun intended) that offers hydrolic weight machines and aerobic > > circuit training? Well, I recently tried this and it HURTS - both > > during and after! I want to know if it is beneficial to work > > through the pain, and perhaps I will gain strenth and experience > > less pain in the future? OR, is it only painful and damaging? I > > asked my rheum. about exercise once and he brushed it off with a > > grunt - " if it hurts, don't do it. " > > > > Also, I would love to hear from anyone with a wonderful > > rheumatologist in the Fort Worth, Texas area. > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 6, 2005 Report Share Posted March 6, 2005 Welcome to our group. I've heard about curves and have considered joining it. I joined a wellness center at our local hospital and was able to use many of the machines successfully. I was trained with a physical therapist. A few years ago I tried these same machines with a different trainer, and he liked to kill me. Keeping strong muscles is very important since strong muscles help protect the joints. Exercise can be difficult in RA, and since each of us is affected differently, we each have to devise a plan for our own abilities. Water exercise is considered one of the best forms of exercise for RA. It provides the mobility and resistance, but is easy on the joints. There are many types of exercise you can do. It is not recommended to do strenuous exercise during flares. Gentle range of motion is recommended, and I find when a joint is flaring, these range of motion exercises actually help reduce my inflammation. Weight training is also recommended by National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases. Questions and Answers about Arthritis and Exercise http://www.niams.nih.gov/hi/topics/arthritis/arthexfs.htm From the Artiritis Foundation: http://www.arthritis.org/resources/arthritistoday/HT_Exercise.asp a On Sat, 05 Mar 2005 03:34:35 -0000, lisake40 <lisaestill@...> wrote: > > > Hello- just joined this group - have RA - saw a lot of postings > regarding weight gain. I can certainly relate! I've gained 40 > pounds in 5 years, mostly in the last couple of years of using > prednisone. Is anyone familiar with Curves??? ...a workout " joint " > (no pun intended) that offers hydrolic weight machines and aerobic > circuit training? Well, I recently tried this and it HURTS - both > during and after! I want to know if it is beneficial to work > through the pain, and perhaps I will gain strenth and experience > less pain in the future? OR, is it only painful and damaging? I > asked my rheum. about exercise once and he brushed it off with a > grunt - " if it hurts, don't do it. " > > Also, I would love to hear from anyone with a wonderful > rheumatologist in the Fort Worth, Texas area. > > > > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 6, 2005 Report Share Posted March 6, 2005 Welcome to our group. I've heard about curves and have considered joining it. I joined a wellness center at our local hospital and was able to use many of the machines successfully. I was trained with a physical therapist. A few years ago I tried these same machines with a different trainer, and he liked to kill me. Keeping strong muscles is very important since strong muscles help protect the joints. Exercise can be difficult in RA, and since each of us is affected differently, we each have to devise a plan for our own abilities. Water exercise is considered one of the best forms of exercise for RA. It provides the mobility and resistance, but is easy on the joints. There are many types of exercise you can do. It is not recommended to do strenuous exercise during flares. Gentle range of motion is recommended, and I find when a joint is flaring, these range of motion exercises actually help reduce my inflammation. Weight training is also recommended by National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases. Questions and Answers about Arthritis and Exercise http://www.niams.nih.gov/hi/topics/arthritis/arthexfs.htm From the Artiritis Foundation: http://www.arthritis.org/resources/arthritistoday/HT_Exercise.asp a On Sat, 05 Mar 2005 03:34:35 -0000, lisake40 <lisaestill@...> wrote: > > > Hello- just joined this group - have RA - saw a lot of postings > regarding weight gain. I can certainly relate! I've gained 40 > pounds in 5 years, mostly in the last couple of years of using > prednisone. Is anyone familiar with Curves??? ...a workout " joint " > (no pun intended) that offers hydrolic weight machines and aerobic > circuit training? Well, I recently tried this and it HURTS - both > during and after! I want to know if it is beneficial to work > through the pain, and perhaps I will gain strenth and experience > less pain in the future? OR, is it only painful and damaging? I > asked my rheum. about exercise once and he brushed it off with a > grunt - " if it hurts, don't do it. " > > Also, I would love to hear from anyone with a wonderful > rheumatologist in the Fort Worth, Texas area. > > > > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 7, 2005 Report Share Posted March 7, 2005 I agree that you shouldn't lift weights if it hurts--your joints should be protected at all times. One thing I've been doing is practicing gentle yoga--it lubricates your joints, stretches your muscles, provides some weight-bearing exercise, and is a great stress reducer (especially good for dealing with pain). I recommend finding a yoga instructor in your area who is familiar with arthritis. There are a lot of different types of yoga, so you'll need to do a little research to make sure it's gentle enough for you. Hope this helps! Re: [ ] weight and weights I used to lift weights and was very fit. Since the onset of the RA, I can't lift weights. My muscles can handle the weight, but my joints can't. I think you should be concerned about damaging your joints. There is " good " pain and " bad " pain. You should not feel any pain during exercise, especially joint pain. You might feel sore after exercising, but it would be muscular, not joint pain. You can't " work through " joint pain...all you can do is harm the joint. I have been doing Pilates...I have the Winsor Pilates DVD set and it does help to keep my muscles in tone without joint stress. I also have an autoimmune thyroid disorder and weight is a big issue for me. Since the RA has come, losing weight has been impossible. I am just eating a healthy diet and trying to get in exercise that doesn't stress the joints. This is pretty much walking and Pilates, or stationary bike. I am planning on getting a Gazelle glider soon and I think that will let me get in a better workout without putting weight or stress on joints. lisake40 <lisaestill@...> wrote: Hello- just joined this group - have RA - saw a lot of postings regarding weight gain. I can certainly relate! I've gained 40 pounds in 5 years, mostly in the last couple of years of using prednisone. Is anyone familiar with Curves??? ...a workout " joint " (no pun intended) that offers hydrolic weight machines and aerobic circuit training? Well, I recently tried this and it HURTS - both during and after! I want to know if it is beneficial to work through the pain, and perhaps I will gain strenth and experience less pain in the future? OR, is it only painful and damaging? I asked my rheum. about exercise once and he brushed it off with a grunt - " if it hurts, don't do it. " Also, I would love to hear from anyone with a wonderful rheumatologist in the Fort Worth, Texas area. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 7, 2005 Report Share Posted March 7, 2005 I agree that you shouldn't lift weights if it hurts--your joints should be protected at all times. One thing I've been doing is practicing gentle yoga--it lubricates your joints, stretches your muscles, provides some weight-bearing exercise, and is a great stress reducer (especially good for dealing with pain). I recommend finding a yoga instructor in your area who is familiar with arthritis. There are a lot of different types of yoga, so you'll need to do a little research to make sure it's gentle enough for you. Hope this helps! Re: [ ] weight and weights I used to lift weights and was very fit. Since the onset of the RA, I can't lift weights. My muscles can handle the weight, but my joints can't. I think you should be concerned about damaging your joints. There is " good " pain and " bad " pain. You should not feel any pain during exercise, especially joint pain. You might feel sore after exercising, but it would be muscular, not joint pain. You can't " work through " joint pain...all you can do is harm the joint. I have been doing Pilates...I have the Winsor Pilates DVD set and it does help to keep my muscles in tone without joint stress. I also have an autoimmune thyroid disorder and weight is a big issue for me. Since the RA has come, losing weight has been impossible. I am just eating a healthy diet and trying to get in exercise that doesn't stress the joints. This is pretty much walking and Pilates, or stationary bike. I am planning on getting a Gazelle glider soon and I think that will let me get in a better workout without putting weight or stress on joints. lisake40 <lisaestill@...> wrote: Hello- just joined this group - have RA - saw a lot of postings regarding weight gain. I can certainly relate! I've gained 40 pounds in 5 years, mostly in the last couple of years of using prednisone. Is anyone familiar with Curves??? ...a workout " joint " (no pun intended) that offers hydrolic weight machines and aerobic circuit training? Well, I recently tried this and it HURTS - both during and after! I want to know if it is beneficial to work through the pain, and perhaps I will gain strenth and experience less pain in the future? OR, is it only painful and damaging? I asked my rheum. about exercise once and he brushed it off with a grunt - " if it hurts, don't do it. " Also, I would love to hear from anyone with a wonderful rheumatologist in the Fort Worth, Texas area. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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