Arthritis is a real NUISANCE!

[Keetje]

Hi Cate,

The holiday was great fun, but I have to admit to feeling rather drained after all that exercise. I forgot to pack my glucosamine and as a result the knees are pretty grim - so I can understand what you mean about your walking being affected after not taking it for a couple of days. I did a bit of beach walking while I was away and it is certainly good exercise (i.e. hard work!). We had quite an entertaining time analysing our footprints to see the difference in gait. I do not push off from my toes at all.

The weather was great in the NL - no rain at all, despite gloomy forecasts. I managed to get a bit sunburned, which was (literally) a real pain - am now looking for my green foundation to tone down the redness.

Great news about the doctor and the possible op on the knees - I am sure you can shift that 15lbs, no problem! - keep pounding that beach!

Keetje

[cookiecate]

Bless your heart you sound as if you need a holiday to get over the holiday.

You should be so proud of all that excersise. I have found that a lot of people give up and don't do very much blaming arthritis. To be honest when the doctor said the dreaded A word I thought "hello dearie, time to get out the knitting". However, keep on going was what my doctor said, get as much excersise as you can.

When I spoke to my doctor about what I could do for my knees he said I should do everything possible to strengthen the thigh muscles and riding a bike must be doing that. He told me whenever I could lift my foot and count to ten for at least thirty times. Sitting or lying but that would strengthen the muscles.

I know what you mean about the beach walking and footprints. My gait has improved and it would appear I am putting my weight down more evenly now.

Well my little red friend I think I can see you glowing from here. Very best wishes - glad to see you back safe and sound.

[losetocruise]

I have found the exercise to be the best help for my arthritis too. I can tell my muscles are getting stronger and I think that puts less strain on the knee joint. Less drag when youwalk if you know what I mean.!

[cookiecate]

Indeed I do know what you mean, losetocruise, My drag has sometimes been the reason I have fallen over, I just don't pick my feet up high enough. Glad to hear you are getting stronger.

[chinadoll]

Khesan, I love that cartoon. I saw it years ago and printed it out. It's taped up on my computer table and I still smile every time I read it.