girljen Posted May 28, 2013 Report Share Posted May 28, 2013 So, last summer, I somehow hurt my knee (maybe?) and ended up with this crazy left knee pain. It hurt to stand after a long time sitting. It hurt to crouch. It hurt to go up and down the stairs. And there was no.freakin.way I'd consider sitting on the ground. After an x-ray, an MRI, and too much poking and prodding, I was diagnosed with osteoarthritis. The extent of the doctor's advice was "Welp, this isn't going away, sorry!" So, I did some research. I read that staying active would help. So, I walked and rode my bike and swam...and it kind of helped, while the exercise was happening. Then I started lifting. I'm just doing bodyweight circuits right now, but my knee feels better! My warm-ups now include running stairs! I first noticed that I'm seriously doing better this weekend, when I spent a good amount of time sitting on the ground, then getting up without even wincing. Hey arthritis, I win! LOLOLOL (of course I know I must keep up with my lifting to stay free of pain, and that it will probably get worse as I get older...but I will gloat my ass off right now! and then go run some stairs) Quote Filled with DETERMINATIONhttps://www.nerdfitness.com/character/64217 Link to comment
Timmy M Posted May 28, 2013 Report Share Posted May 28, 2013 at least you've got an excuse to carry on lifting Quote Link to comment
Schmopey Posted May 28, 2013 Report Share Posted May 28, 2013 It's amazing what happens when we start using our bodies as intended. Keep up the good work! Quote Paladin Aspirant Level 3 STR: 13 DEX: 3 STA: 9 CON: 9.33 WIS: 6.66 CHA: 6 MyFitnessPal Challenges: First, Second, Third, Fourth Link to comment
Elastigirl Posted May 28, 2013 Report Share Posted May 28, 2013 Great news! Quote Wisdom 22.5 Dexterity 13 Charisma 15 Strength 21 Constitution-13 "Love the Lord your God with all your heart, and with all your soul, and with all your strength, and with all your mind' Luke 10; 27 Link to comment
TxAg_WxNerd Posted May 29, 2013 Report Share Posted May 29, 2013 That is great news! Quote Level 3 - Ranger Current Challenge: At It Again! Link to comment
Raikas Posted May 29, 2013 Report Share Posted May 29, 2013 That's brilliant! Quote Wood Elf Assassin -- Level 10 --STR 26 | DEX 13 | STA 19 | CON 7 | WIS 14 | CHA 14 Link to comment
minx34 Posted May 30, 2013 Report Share Posted May 30, 2013 Fantastic! Show that arthritis who is boss Quote Black Half-Hobbit Half-Human Level 1, Rebel "Action may not always bring happiness; but there is no happiness without action." ~ Benjamin Disraeli Link to comment
twirlgrrl Posted May 31, 2013 Report Share Posted May 31, 2013 Awesome! I've experienced the same loss of arthritis pain in my knees and hips. If only my hands would cooperate so I could knit like I used to! Quote twirlgrrlLevel 1 Adventurer working towards RangerSTR-3 | DEX-2 | STM-1 | CON-3 | WIS-4 | CHR- 2twirlgrrl's challenge log Link to comment
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