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Post by billanschell on Jul 8, 2008 11:59:38 GMT -6
I know that most people on this site find that exercise makes them feel better - if not immediately, then after resting awhile. I have the opposite experience. My problems (extremely stiff knees, leg fatigue, and ankle pain) are made worse by exercising.
I continue to take mile-long walks, but those minor walks wear out my legs and increase the pain enough that I only take them on days when I won't be working at night. Even the next day, I don't seem to get any benefit from having walked. The only reason I continue to exercise is because I don't want to lose my leg strength, but I sure wish there was a way that didn't take such a toll. I've briefly tried gym equipment (leg weightlifting and bicycling) and also swimming, but they all seem to make me feel worse.
Any others like me? Any suggestions?
Thanks.
--Bill
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Post by mak164 on Jul 8, 2008 15:18:11 GMT -6
I'm having real difficulty walking now, or standing still for that matter, and am using a walking stick. However, I can use a bicycle OK, and depend on it for getting around. When I had physiotherapy last year the therapist suggested I try Pilates, as that would exercise my legs without overtaxing them.
David.
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Post by Joel on Jul 9, 2008 13:36:01 GMT -6
How about yoga? Also electro-stimulation? Or, maybe you oughta just skip the exercise and go straight to a nice glass of wine.
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Post by darren on Jul 9, 2008 20:41:20 GMT -6
hi Bill, I've been living with my condition for 23 yrs. I have nerve damage in my left hip and foot. I try exercising with either a bike or swimming and I usually need a day or two to rest after a day of exercising. for me, it seems to be the only way to recover. its frustrating, but necessary.
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Post by 8338 on Jul 9, 2008 21:25:39 GMT -6
Joel,
Your idea sounds like the right solution to me :-)
I try to go to excercise at least 2x a week but then at night my foot keeps cramping up and is quite painful. Any suggestions?
Barb
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Post by paul55 on Jul 10, 2008 6:10:16 GMT -6
I have the same issue as you Bill. Excercise makes it worse. My knees are extremely stiff as well whenever I do anything. I did wake one morning and found the fatigue left the front part of my legs which was a tremendous help, but walking is still a chore. It's hard on my knees and ankles.
I use Joels advice and grab a beer!! But you are correct in saying that excercise is important because I have lost some strength because of the lack of it... My own fault...
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Post by Tmasgio on Jul 10, 2008 7:19:21 GMT -6
Stiffness is the worst as it is so limiting. Have you inquired about botox injections into the knee of coritsone? I am not sure of its effectiveness but I know the trigger point injections I got about three weeks ago have helped by lower back muscles.
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Post by joanne on Jul 10, 2008 7:27:46 GMT -6
Barb: my foot cramps up at nite too, especially on the days I exercise. I always make sure to do a lot of stretches with my calf and ankle and my toes before bed. if you are interested, I can write up and post or email you me strecthes, which definately help.
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Post by Tmasgio on Jul 10, 2008 11:31:15 GMT -6
One thing that may help is Magnesium. It helps nerve conduction. It is hit or miss for me with it but on good days it works.
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Post by john8888 on Jul 10, 2008 19:50:15 GMT -6
My approach to last 6 months since surgery is to just keep pushing at stretching, core workouts, nimbleness workouts, weights and the exercise bike.
I spend an average of 4 hours plus a day at my exercise program, 7 day a week!
The trade off between improvements and hours spent in the gym is there but it feels like 4 hours a day equals about a 10% improvement. (I.e. I have moved from 30% of “normal” to 40% but it costs hours)
The real question is would I have made the same 10% improvement just drinking and resting (i.e. was it time or exercise?)
Not much gain for the pain, but it may be there.
I plan to spend 6 more months at it and then just sit and drink))))
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