I agree with you, Sluggo. Absolutely true! Don't be afraid to tell people about fibro. We have nothing to be ashamed of and other people need to be educated so that stigma is removed.
Actually, what I said was that the ladies in my group spoke of these challenges. FM isn't consistent from day to day. Weather, travel, sleep and stress effect everyone but it efects us stronger and with pain and stiffness. Like people with bad hearts, asthma and may other "invisible diseases", we have placards even when we can walk. But wallking is not the best exercise for everyone. I have bursitis in both my hips, chronically. I am painfully aware of every step I take. I make it to a shopping cart and hang on. But I walk in the therapy pool and ride an adapted bike that supports my back, and work out at the center on our isometric toning tables. Then I feel a sense of accomplishment with a little control. Yes, it hurts but it hurts the same as it does if I sit in my chair.
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Fighting Fibromyalgia
I agree with you, Sluggo. Absolutely true! Don't be afraid to tell people about fibro. We have nothing to be ashamed of and other people need to be educated so that stigma is removed.
October 14, 2009 at 9:32 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
Fighting Fibromyalgia
Actually, what I said was that the ladies in my group spoke of these challenges. FM isn't consistent from day to day. Weather, travel, sleep and stress effect everyone but it efects us stronger and with pain and stiffness. Like people with bad hearts, asthma and may other "invisible diseases", we have placards even when we can walk. But wallking is not the best exercise for everyone. I have bursitis in both my hips, chronically. I am painfully aware of every step I take. I make it to a shopping cart and hang on. But I walk in the therapy pool and ride an adapted bike that supports my back, and work out at the center on our isometric toning tables. Then I feel a sense of accomplishment with a little control. Yes, it hurts but it hurts the same as it does if I sit in my chair.
October 12, 2009 at 12:02 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )