Sara, I am new to this RA stuff. I am a 61 year old male, it isnt suposed to be hapening. The more I read the more I am suprised by it. I was diaignosed about three months ago. After a year of sever pain and swelling I dicided to find out what was wrong - DUH!
I use Mothotrexate, and prednisone (works well) I practice Yoga three or four times a week, and it helps with the RA, and really helps with the mind. I think Yoga is key to me.
Hello Sarah
Thanks for writing back. It is kind of lonely out here with this. I guess people don't understand what we are putting up with. I just don't talk about it, and ignore it as much as I can. Yoga has really opened my joints and my mind. I have learned to just be in this moment, and this moment is fine. I don't worry about the next moment. This is a very interesting journey, I'll just watch and see what happens.
stephen
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I'm one of those persons who sometimes has to keep a couple of toes touching the ground during the Tree pose. But with this extra support, I can really get the hips to open up in addition to the chest. I don't do the Goddess pose too often, except when I'm still in bed. Pillows are handy and the mattress gives kind support. It's a nice way to begin or end the day.
Absolutely! That's a great tip, Lisa. And I totally agree about Goddess pose at the end of the day before bed- one of my favorites!