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Posted 11/14/2013 10:43 PM (GMT 0)
Anybody that has arthirits in your ankles , have you guys ever returned to being able to jump or run again? I.used.to love playing soccer but now I can't even kick a soccer ball
Posted 11/15/2013 2:26 AM (GMT 0)
I now do 75 jumping jacks in the morning!
Posted 11/15/2013 4:00 AM (GMT 0)
Yeah, it totally depends on how much damage is in your ankles but if it is just pain caused from fluid and swelling then once you get correct meds and sometimes see a podiatrist to fix your gait, shoes etc. I remember being able to run again once my meds were good.

Sadly not now though, but I don't think I'm an verage case, I think most people get their life back if they find the right coctail of meds to take.

Best wishes, golitho

Posted 11/15/2013 4:42 AM (GMT 0)

golitho said...
Yeah, it totally depends on how much damage is in your ankles but if it is just pain caused from fluid and swelling then once you get correct meds and sometimes see a podiatrist to fix your gait, shoes etc. I remember being able to run again once my meds were good.
Sadly not now though, but I don't think I'm an verage case, I think most people get their life back if they find the right coctail of meds to take.
Best wishes, golitho

Aw man that's good to hear , I wouldn't say my condition is.really bad but I can't be standing for.too long
Posted 11/15/2013 4:43 AM (GMT 0)

wearyRAsufferer said...
I now do 75 jumping jacks in the morning!

How long did it take
Posted 11/15/2013 10:51 AM (GMT 0)
I was an avid runner and martial artist before RA. I was diagnosed last May. While I can't say that I have been able to return to running or martial arts, I can walk the dogs and do an eliptical. I can swim. I do take several medications, though. When I was first diagnosed, I couldn't make it up the stairs in my house or get off the toilet...so I count this as progress.
Posted 11/15/2013 4:08 PM (GMT 0)

RNwithRA said...
I was an avid runner and martial artist before RA. I was diagnosed last May. While I can't say that I have been able to return to running or martial arts, I can walk the dogs and do an eliptical. I can swim. I do take several medications, though. When I was first diagnosed, I couldn't make it up the stairs in my house or get off the toilet...so I count this as progress.


Really ? Well right now I'm not on meds because I'm all alone and I don't drive I have no ride to the doc and I have to wait till Feb to get my license , but sometimes I get called to work at landscaping and I'm only able to work for like 4 hours or else I get too much pain and I wouldn't be able to walk another stel
Posted 11/16/2013 2:04 AM (GMT 0)
I'm in my 6th year
The first two years were the most challenging.
Then after aggressive treatment I became able to force my self to exercise- low impact & light weight training via a television program 3 x per week. In the warm weather I try to walk 20-30 mins. 4 days a week and even tho it may hurt a little in the long run I feel better.
I guess I've been doing the jumping jacks for about a year.
Don't get me wrong- there are mornings that I know better than to jump around on my ankles & feet...but the next time I feel ready I do and its often sooner than later.

Wishing you all the best.
Posted 11/20/2013 12:22 AM (GMT 0)
Aguilarjorge, why aren't you on meds? If you have RA then you need to halt the progress or you will end up with permanent damage. Even your GP can prescribe anti inflammatorys until you see a rheumy but you need a rheumy. There are so many different meds out there to help us now, many return you to full strength!
Go get a referal and see a rheumy, golitho
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