Comments on: Throwing In The Towel (Not!)

By: Ash_WebMD

Ash_WebMD — Fri, 19 Mar 2010 13:49:37 +0000

That’s great to hear! On the WebMD Rheumatoid Arthritis Exchange there is a community discussion on how those with RA use yoga and others ways to relieve stress . It would be great if you could share your experiences.

By: Sunita

Sunita — Mon, 15 Mar 2010 22:50:07 +0000

If I lie down on the floor, I wouldn’t be able to get up again! I always dread falling down in public for that reason…I’d have to ask passers-by for help to get up again. Still, I have to look vaguely respectable, and professional, so I can’t go around in trainers…I have to wear smart shoes with a midheel. I used to love to have long soaks in the bath. Now I can only take showers, because there is no way I could get out of a bath with my weak knees. Luckily I don’t need a walking stick any more(being on aTNF), and I try not to let people know just how worried I am of ending up on the floor, hence I always err on the side of caution, just taking the stairs one step at a time. I think people around me get a bit bored with it…but self preservation is very important.

By: Lana

Lana — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 18:41:12 +0000

You, my friend, are always inspiring. I think the only things that RA takes from us are the things we let it.

By: Laurie Grassi

Laurie Grassi — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 00:44:40 +0000

Thanks so much for the inspiration – I’ve been meaning to get back into yoga, which I’ve done briefly in the past before coming down with RA, and now you’ve shown me I really have no excuses!

By: Laurie

Laurie — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 21:38:23 +0000

Listening to your body is the right thing to do. I have a pregnancy yoga dvd that is pretty gentle…great stretching and breathing routines….my kids laugh seeing it on the shelf and want to know if they’re getting a sibling (kinda hard to do without the parts anymore and NO WAY..I’ll wait for grandkids)