AliciaSA
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I have lupus & fibro. The only thing I can tell you is that even though I HATE exercising and it is torture to do it, I feel much better after the fact. Not immediately after, but a few hours later and it lasts for about 2 days. I got lazy the last few months and was only exercising once a week and I felt TERRIBLE. I thought I was having a flare-up, which I probably was, but I felt like I couldn't do anything. I take Plasmoquine (for lupus) and Cymbalta (for fibro) but I was hurting so much I was taking pain pills all day and night. Anyway, I decided 2 weeks ago to start exercising regularly again and I can't believe how much better I feel! I'm sleeping better AND not taking pain pills hardly at all. All I do is 20 minutes of either walking or bicycling and 10 minutes of stretching. It isn't much, but it seems to be really helping. I hope this encourages you. Alicia |
"In the 3 months I have been with MDJunction I have developed a sense of calmness. I now friends who do not judge me because I have been a mental mess at times. It is such a good feeling to have friends I can tell my deepest thoughts and always get back to me with their support. I have never seen a therapist for long periods of time. Right or wrong, this is the best therapy possible for me. Thanks Roy for getting this up and running and making such a difference in my life. Sara" (saralaurie)
