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meme0426
meme0426
I've been doing yoga and I think I over did it a little. The pain in my ankles, knees, neck, shoulder, wrists just pain everywhere! But as usual I'm up and at work until 4:30 this afternoon (I have to work). I haven't had a flare in awhile and usual if I do I just push through it because laying in bed makes me feel worse. The office is always cold so that just intensifies the pain. The doctor says excercising helps with the pain. I wonder what world he lives in. There used to be a time when I felt like I was fibro free but those days are long gone. I do wish I could get them back though. I'm getting married in May and I'm dreading how tired and know I will be after all the festivities are over. I will need about two days just to recover from my own wedding. Just needed to vent my frustrations this morning. Have a blessed day!
LeoX3
LeoX3
Oh boy. I did yoga 15 years and it did help my FM a lot---but I never pushed past the "easy beginner's" stuff b/c if I did? Yep. OW!

Hope you can un-flare soon and that all the wedding stress won't be too bad!

Vent away and have a good one:-)
basketballmom23
basketballmom23
I tried yoga 1 time. Mentally it felt great. Physically, not so much. I have not been back as my wrists and finger hurt so much that I couldn't do the downward dog if I tried!! Hopefully your pain is "good pain" and not fibro pain.

As Leo said, come here to vent if needed. I can totally understand the stress about the wedding. I used to be in charge of several charity fundraisers but this year I am not even serving on committees because I just mentally can't think about all the prep work that needs to be done. Getting to work is a chore enough for me.

Hang in there!! Namaste!
Caroline04
Caroline04
There's always a fine line between doing enough and doing too much with us and even if we do what we normally do in the way of exercise, there are always "variables". For instance, you may not have slept well for a period of time or, maybe, you're not feeling well. We have to adjust to these things sometimes--but then again, fibro isn't always predictable--I mostly have flares when least expecting them. I guess what we have to evaluate or compare is percentage of time exercise works for us--most of the time, half the time, or less than half the time. Then maybe we can attempt to modify or try something new. I do appreciate your frustration--believe me, I often feel the same way but I can't give up because with FMS and OA, I need to move.
noreenb
noreenb
Congrats on your upcoming wedding! I would like to try yoga but lack the energy...i know i have to push myself. Will be hoping you can keep stress levels at a minimum. Wishing you well
k83317
k83317
Congrats on the wedding. Try not to stress too much if that's at all possible. We haven't set a date for our wedding but it will be extremely simple. Partly cause we've both been married before.....Partly cause it can be terribly stressful. Try to find some time for you even if it's not yoga.
deleted_user
deleted_user
I have to go super slow with yoga now. Last time that i went to an hour class, I could not walk for days... Hope you feel better soon! I have to do like 5 min at a time now.
meme0426
meme0426
Thanks for all your encouragement! It has been days since I did yoga but my body is still feeling the effects. This 28 degree weather we have been having has not been helping either. I would just like to lay my head on my desk at work and weep out all of my sorrows. But for those of us who suffer from fibro we must remain strong and optimistic! Hopefully gabapentin will provide some relief soon and tomorrow will turn out much better for me.