Ouch...

[opaloctober]

Okay. I weighed at the Dr Friday, and weghed 285lbs. I have Fibromyalgia and degenerative Osteoartritis, and it hurts to get up and down from the toilet, let alone try to walk or do aerobics, so my question is, how can I work out? I take all my meds regularly, and have even tried taking Aleve/Advil before working out, but i'm still in terrible pain

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[crims0n_tears]

Try swimming. I have rhumatoid arthritis and I'm well over 300, and it's fantastic exercise for me. I can get to the point where I am out of breath and it seems almost effortless.

[opaloctober]

The only pool around is the ymca pool and we cant afford the fees :(

[crims0n_tears]

Ah, I'm sorry...it was the only exercise I could find to do myself. :/ I can swim rather cheaply though, I live in the UK and use the city pool.

[moiracoon]

What meds are you on for your fibro symptoms? Also, if you're regularly seeing a doctor for your fibro, you may be able to get a reduced rate at the YMCA due to your disability.

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Actually...you're in the Houston area, right? You might want to check out the Membership For All program to see if you're eligible.

[opaloctober]

wow. I just got confirmed Friday, and I still have yet to see an orthopedic (medicaid isnt accepted at pain management clinics anywhere near here.) He gave me Flexeril, and hydrocodone until then. I looked at that ymca page and saved the apps to print and take tomorrow...thanks!!

[pan_gogi]

Hi, i had a weight problems and iam working out now for about 10 years. So i have some basic knowledge based on what my trainers and docotors gave me and things like that. If you would like i would be happy to give you any info. If you want i can give you my MSN.

There is allways a way to feel better and a way be better. be strong!!!!

[ms_guillotine]

I'd say water aerobics although you have pool issues...they have great aerobics classes at the YMCA

[jenn_girl]

If you can't do the Y because of cost, look into some pool-based physical or occupational therapy. You might be able to get the insurance to cover it that way. Once you start to get moving, and get on a good medication regimen you might be able to figure out some cheaper exercise routines that work for you.