Rheumatoid Arthritis Support Group
Rheumatoid arthritis is a chronic, inflammatory, multisystem, autoimmune disorder. It is a disabling and painful condition which can lead to substantial loss of mobility due to pain and joint destruction. The disease is also systemic in that it often also affects many extra-articular tissues throughout the body including the skin, blood vessels, heart, lungs, and...
It seems that since being diagnosed with RA, even though I am mostly symptom free, I've lost muscle.
The worst is that I now suffer from bony butt syndrome. We just got back from a high school basketball game and those bleacher are tough! I feel as though I'm sitting on the hip joints through little more than some skin and flab.
Anyone else have this? Any ideas to strengthen it? My leg muscles are also "leaner" or less muscly so perhaps I need to find a good workout plan.
Thanks much!
(Next time, I'll take a cushion!)
The worst is that I now suffer from bony butt syndrome. We just got back from a high school basketball game and those bleacher are tough! I feel as though I'm sitting on the hip joints through little more than some skin and flab.
Anyone else have this? Any ideas to strengthen it? My leg muscles are also "leaner" or less muscly so perhaps I need to find a good workout plan.
Thanks much!
(Next time, I'll take a cushion!)
Ha! Yes, I know exactly what you are talking about.
My wife has always told me that if I get stuck in a nursing home for some reason, I'm would definitely get bed sores on my back side.
Because I can't work out with weights, two months ago I joined a gym that has classes in a warm pool for people with arthritis issues. The two classes that I attend regularly are 'Strength and Balance' and 'Simple Stretching'.
When I'm able, I do "push-ups" using the kitchen counter, a doorway, my office desk, etc... And, less frequently, I do squats if I can. Usually, I do less than ten but I figure it has to help in some way.
Good luck with your BBS!
TheWino