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Before I was diagnosed with PMR and before the symptoms got so bad it sent me to my Dr. I was in a Pool Aerobics class 2 evenings a week. It is low impact, and at the time I had thought it would be perfect for me, as I need to lose weight, and have a desk job, and NEVER exercise. I will be seeing my Dr. in 2 days to discuss the PMR and see what he says; but do any of you think I will be able to go back to this class eventually, or will need to find something easier, like walking to do for exercise? I was only in my 5th week of classes when I started getting sick with the PMR; but it was so much fun, and with proper eating ( I am diabetic), I was losing 1 pound a week with the classes. Just curious as to what exercises, if any you all do? Thanks.
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FlipDover_Aust manikki
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You will soon learn what and when you can and can't do!
ptolemy manikki
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pam7653 manikki
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I'm currently on 5 mg of Prednizone and will stay there indefinitely.
Last month I traveled to Colorado and climbed a 14,000 ft mountain, last week cycled 50 miles with friends. I live on a lake so I swam across a few times a week this summer.
Do not let PMR define you. Find a dosage that works well for you. Go back to the pool when you can manage the pain level. Stay active!
LayneTX pam7653
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I stopped being active, can't find people on my schedule and level, which now is very low, ha.
Once a week I drive to Austin, TX for Bowen and Aqua jog in Barton Springs, the most gorgeous spring fed 72 degrees, 1/8 mile long pool!!!!
you are an inspiration to me!
pam7653 LayneTX
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I'm not saying climbing that 14'r was easy. I had to stop every 30 ft, a lot of people did! I hyperventilated at one time too, but knew what to do since I was a runner. I live at 800 ft elevation so YES, this was hard, but I had a brother in law, push me up. Cycling is the easiest for me and swimming is just relaxing as I swim slowly. My last 2 half marathons were in 2008, but my feet problems dropped me down to 5k's.
I believe stress gave me PMR. It actually started in 2006 when my husband died. A gradual mess of stress as I say! In 2011 it hit its peak.
I hope to be back to normal someday, but figure I'll just get something else. So at this point I'll be kicking and screaming along the way and fighting back this PMR.
ptolemy pam7653
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pam7653 ptolemy
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EileenH pam7653
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LayneTX pam7653
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May I ask if your muscles atrophied during Pred process?
I'm amazed how skinny my quads are now, I sure hope they will come back when this is over. Sure... I'm enjoying the weight loss, but I used to have good quads and glute muscles!
With my hip flexor tendons in pain nobody (Rheumy and Bowen gal, PT) wants me to do anything to agrivate those, i.e. Biking, lifting, ... I do some squats without weights now, just a few. I tried some yoga here at home, but I get too worn out and just not motivated since I feel weak...maybe it's in my head, don't know.
Anyway, just curious about your muscles.
paul45653 pam7653
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gillian_25383 manikki
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constance.de manikki
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Tell the instructor about your 'special' illness and don't be embarrassed if you have to give up half way through the training (I AM)😡
Take it easy. All the best fr Constance💐
EileenH constance.de
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LayneTX EileenH
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Is the water warm water? Perhaps Constance exhaustion is dehydration??? We sweat in water too but don't know it. Maybe a water bottle and drink breaks would help? Just a thought and question I had.
I know we get tired from not drinking enough water. So hard to do.
constance.de LayneTX
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I'm still not sure I will continue though. It's taking the pleasure away from my visits to this amazing pool. Two large inside pools, 2 outside pools - 1 of which is very warm, even in winter - a normal whirl pool, a hot tub, a special pool which pulls you along (really exhausting!), a sauna and also massive great slides for the kids. I miss my leisurely swim, exercising at my own pace, etc. etc. Oh well!!?
LayneTX constance.de
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EileenH constance.de
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But Layne's idea of aqua jogging is also good. I couldn't face the senior aqua classes here - they had a bit as an ad on local TV - the music was AWFUL and so loud! They cost a fortune too by the time you'd paid the entrance and the class fee!
constance.de EileenH
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EileenH constance.de
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Now that sounds OK to me - wish someone here had one on offer...
LayneTX EileenH
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