Comments on: How I Keep On Moving While Living With Rheumatoid Arthritis

By: Grace

Grace — Tue, 10 Feb 2015 05:41:27 +0000

I have RA & Lupus, and I’m 38. I do yoga 3 times a week, or whenever I feel up for it. I try to walk around the neighborhood here and there. I was bedridden and had to use a walker or cane to move around before, but after yoga, i haven’t had to use my cane again yet… and it’s been 3 months

By: Gina

Gina — Sun, 27 Oct 2013 19:02:40 +0000

Amen…..I have lived with RA since I was 14. I am now 46. I do the same thing!… Yoga/walk…..move and listen to my body everyday!!

By: Tess

Tess — Sun, 27 Oct 2013 12:42:00 +0000

Hi! I am totally with you regarding movement with RA. I have horses and they are my passion and hopefully nothing will stop me riding and caring for them. I say ‘hopefully’ because I never know what’s around the corner, and if the RA suddenly flares then yes, I have to take a step back, but will always try to carry on, as these horses won’t take care of themselves. This alone is my main ‘cure’ along with all the drugs, for all the ailments we have to endure from this capricious disease. I am also a pianist (and piano teacher) and unfortunately have experienced some damage to my right hand, however, again I find playing for a while actually loosens up the stiffness I have In this hand, although my playing isn’t the standard it used to be because of this, it won’t ever stop me playing at all, I will find a way around it..Keep up the good work! Great website. Tess

By: Teresa

Teresa — Sun, 27 Oct 2013 01:01:48 +0000

I’ve been told by many different medical and fitness experts that exercise strengthens the muscles around our joints and helps give them support. As someone who has followed you since before your lifestyle change it seems quite clear to me that you worked yourself up to the point where you can do amazing things for a person with our disease. I’m not sure why that’s such a tough concept for people, the human spirit is amazing and you’re living proof of that.

By: Kate@CookingwithArthur

Kate@CookingwithArthur — Fri, 25 Oct 2013 09:49:35 +0000

Walking and stretching are vital to me too – if I have a day where I’m stuck inside sitting I get incredibly stiff and swollen joints. It seems counter-intuitive to people that moving sore joints can help but it really does make a difference – after my hip op, they had me doing stairs on crutches only 4 hours after I regained consciousness on the grounds that moving makes everything heal better and reduces complications. Yes, not everyone can walk or stretch all the time with arthritis but that’s not a good reason to begrudge you your exercise. Everyone suffers differently and I love hearing about your experiences(and a big yes to the catch 22 of crutches vs. arms)