Mild Exersise For Fibro? Yeah Right - Fibromyalgia Message Board

builder · 11-26-2007, 10:49 AM

I read on several Fibro sites that mild exersise will help your Fibro. I wish it were true. I did a little caulking, up and down a ladder a dozen times, swept and mopped a couple floors and the next day I could barely move. I am so stiff that two Advils and a Tramadol hasn't put a dent in my pain. What I did is such mild work that this is crazy. I can't even do simple tasks anymore without paining the price the next day? Is anyone else as bad as me?

lninohio · 11-26-2007, 05:47 PM

Ah yes, definately as bad, I to have been told exercise would help, but getting past the point where it simply kills you stops you in your tracks. I have not known a day without pain in so many years. It is horrible I know. Yes, anything I do one day I pay for dearly the next.... you are not alone that is for sure.

Bless You

kdel · 11-27-2007, 04:38 AM

YES, YES, YES! You actually did way too much in my opinion. For me, my vacuum cleaner is the devil! Vacuuming cause such severe pain as well as mopping floors. I actually curse my vacuum when I walk by it and when I use it I swear I'm beating it up. Guess what? It broke the other day! Because of my dog, vaccuuming is required at least every other day. The same day I broke the mop as well!! Maybe it's a sign? Now they both sit there looking defeated! And I smile. So for now, we just get to bring a little bit of our dog wherever we go!
I sound insane don't I?

bluelakelady · 11-27-2007, 06:56 AM

in reference to exercise it is best to start with a physical therapist who knows how to teach you healthful exercise. the ladder is not exercise it is work. big difference. if i can go from a wheelchair to hiking and kayaking with the help of therapy i know it is possible. i have also had several strokes and had to learn stuff all over again, like walking and writing and speech. attitude. i believe in my ability to do anything.
i suggest starting with aquatic therapy. i cannot stress strongly enough how vital exercise is to your physical and mental well being. it helps you be strong so when you do flare the recovery time is quicker and easier. the down time not as horrid or as long.
after 13 years of this journey i feel as tho i am an expert on my body. in time you will also feel that way about your body.
please don't give up. get your doc to script you some p.t. and get started. it hurts like crazy at first and you won't want to get out of bed. do it tho. i remember all the times i have made myself go. like yesterday. once i get there i am glad i did it. i am also proud of myself for pushing thru on something that really matters, my health.
peace,
bluelakelady

jojim · 11-27-2007, 02:28 PM

hi guys, exercise is a yes it will help in the long run.you need to have a short walk to start and work your way up, if you put on the pounds it make everthing hurt more.i know it kills but the more you do it the more your body excepts it happy exercise ,