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Appointment with Rheumatologist

GreenEyes727
GreenEyes727

Yesterday, I saw my rheumatologist.  Good news!  My dexascan results were great and I don't have osteopenia anymore.  No need for yearly infusions.  Also, she gave me advice about what to do for building bone density.  She told me to stretch before I workout and to do squats and lunges and work with weights.  I used to do those things when I worked out with a friend.  She told me to buy wrist weights to use on the treadmill and I found those at Five Below this morning for $7.  I went to the gym this morning but due to having a bad night's rest, I skipped the treadmill and just got a massage.  I didn't rest well because my left leg was throbbing from osteoarthritis throughout the night.  The rheumatologist also made sure that I am taking Calcium and Vitamin D.  So from the 3 infusions, the supplements and working out, I am in good shape as to my bones.  Yippee!

MelT2020
MelT2020
You are such an inspiration. You are a role model of how to be healthy!!! Well done Green. Thanks for always being hopeful. ((BIG HUG))
GreenEyes727
GreenEyes727
Thanks Mel! Today I have to go to ShopRite. Planet Fitness is right next to ShopRite so I will workout and try to incorporate weights, stretching and the other recommended exercises. When I worked out with my friend, we used the stepper too. I bought one for home. I also bought an exercise mat for home and a 5 pound weight. I haven't used the stepper in 2 years. My plan for the summer was to workout at the gym every other day, ride my bike on the other days and this may not count, but mow my lawn and other yard work. It has been a giant fail. I was busier than ever and I wasn't keeping a diary because I thought my computer was dying so I can't look back to see what kept me so busy but I know that the reunion took up a lot of time. Oh yeah, spent a lot of time at yard sales with my bestie and the beach with my brother. So I hope to get in a better routine now that yard sales have slowed down, and we are almost done with the beach and the reunion, as you k now, has passed. I mowed about 2/3 of my yard one time. The problem is that I have a ton of trees and therefore, a ton of sticks and branches that have to be picked up before I mow. And then there is my "tired" problem. My brother said that "tired" is my favorite word. He runs circles around me.
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