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Re: Running with Arthritis

guest — Sun, 29 Aug 2010 14:56:45 GMT

....ETA-

..............just got a CHEF'S MAT to use at work from Amazon.com

since

I stand 8 hours a day on concrete floor,

it was IMMEDIATE Relief

and

has helped noticebly with my Pain Level........

.........hope that helps........

Re: Running with Arthritis

guest — Fri, 04 Jun 2010 01:11:18 GMT

Just remember Cremail, the medical model of R.E.S.T. is about to change to M.E.A.T. which means I forgot but includes inflammation as a good thing, not to be cooled off by anti-inflammatories.....................or cortisone..hang in there, your body is trying to strengthen itself right now, prolo can help it more.

Re: Running with Arthritis

guest — Fri, 04 Jun 2010 00:42:42 GMT

......EXCELLENT attitude//.........keep us posted on how you're doing.......

I've only been diagnosed since February,

so give ME some tips as you find them out.

one of the cool things about this site is Runners helping other Runners.

Re: Running with Arthritis

guest — Fri, 04 Jun 2010 00:14:52 GMT

I just got diagnosed Tues.- so freaking out slightly- I thought it was a death sentence, but you and Chris are making me feel better and if you can run, then so can I ! Also, I still have to meet with the Doc to find out exactly how bad it is, more exact diagnosis and implications, and options for treatment. But, I want to keep ALL options open because I have to have an active lifestyle. I do x-train, swim, bike, pool run, etc; guess I have to do more of that and less of running... My injury is aggravated/inflamed right now, so I guess I have to address that first. hip resurfacing, prolotherqapy- all of that sounds interesting and will look into. Thanks for your support!!

Re: Running with Arthritis

guest — Thu, 03 Jun 2010 23:50:28 GMT

How bad is the arthritis cremail? Feel free to contact me with any questions as you go thru this. There is a great yahoo forum on hip resurfacing if you are interested in checking it out.

Chris

Re: Running with Arthritis

guest — Thu, 03 Jun 2010 11:59:14 GMT

.....cremail//........yeah, it IS pretty devastating when you get the news.......

the main thing is priorities,

I'm still getting in my runs,,,,,but had to cut back the days, and alternate with poolrunning.

still

a Good WorkOut

is a Good WorkOut.......

don't give up,

just crosstrain..........Good Luck to Ya

,,,,,,,,,ps,,,,,,,,,have been pedalling on my xbike when I first get up it SEEMS to loosen the hips up

(just started, so don't know at this point)

Re: Running with Arthritis

guest — Thu, 03 Jun 2010 00:51:16 GMT

Cremail, I am not a salesman I promise. During my experience with prolotherapy, I kept reading in the newsletters how the body will grow bone spurs as a way to add calcium/concrete like strength to an area where the structural tissues have stretched or weakened. These are usually tendons and ligaments. Prolotherapy first tightens and builds these and then some prolotherapists then give another type of injection that hels break up the spur.but this is last. Hope this helps.

Re: Running with Arthritis

guest — Thu, 03 Jun 2010 00:34:25 GMT

I am a 48 year old female just diagnosed with arthritis in my right hip(with 2 bone spurs). The Doc was shocked to see this on someone my age. I have been running seriously for at least 36 years(31 marathons). Also VERY active and a Health/pe teacher. I am in severe shock as to this and am glad to see your and Chris's posts. PLEASE keep offering any info you have- this is new as I just was diagonsed yesterday and am going to find out a slew of more info re: my situation from the Doc pending looking at all the tests.... This makes me very hopeful I don't have to rule out running for the rest of my life...:)

Re: Running with Arthritis

guest — Sun, 16 May 2010 00:06:49 GMT

thanks chris//.......this is EXCELLENT info.......

Enjoy every minute of it......

......ps.....I have NO idea why there are numbers with this post.......

Re: Running with Arthritis

guest — Sat, 15 May 2010 23:46:24 GMT

Tom, I had a best case recovery. I was back to light duty work at 3 weeks, but probably could have gone back sooner. I kept myself in good shape right up until surgery. I think that helped a lot. I am going out tomorrow AM with friends for a 7 mile trail run and cant wait.

Chris