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Posted 6/6/2015 11:29 AM (GMT 0)
Could some of you tell me why some of us have issues lifting?

When I had my lower back injury which triggered my fibro symptoms, I was no longer able to lift heavy items.

Thanks!
Posted 6/6/2015 3:38 PM (GMT 0)
I think it is a combination of everything that is going on inside. I have Osteoarthritis in many joints. I, too, was told not to lift heavy objects. It is likely due to the risk of injuring yourself more. I have OA in my lower back too. I have had it go out on me. It can take a couple weeks to recover. It causes much pain. I can't do much bending or crouching.

It is possible that you have arthritic conditions on top of Fibromyalgia. Arthritis may not show up on x-rays until it is already advanced.

Loring

Osteoarthritis in Multiple Joints, Fibromyalgia, Neuralgia, Chronic Daily Headaches, I.B., Hard of Hearing...
Posted 6/6/2015 3:41 PM (GMT 0)
Knees, not back. Most people lift inaccurately, which exacerbates already existent problems. I tend to slide when possible. On bare floors,a blanket or towel laid underneath the box/object make it simple to move.

That being said, dead-lifting is hard for many people.
Posted 6/6/2015 3:47 PM (GMT 0)
My issue with lifting and bending down is SI joint dysfunction . It affects low back, pelvis , tailbone, hips, etc . Not a good combination with fibro .
Posted 6/6/2015 7:32 PM (GMT 0)
Thanks for your replies. I do have osteoarthritis that shows up in my X-rays and also have trouble bending. No crouching for me.

Great idea, Myself, about laying a towel or blanket on the floor to move something.
Posted 6/6/2015 7:51 PM (GMT 0)
Carrying in the groceries can make my arms sore later. Yes i can carry things but my muscles will talk back later...

Sometimes i keep spare bags in the trunk , so if they overload them i can redisperse the weight before lifting and carrying them inside.
Posted 6/6/2015 9:10 PM (GMT 0)
If I have to carry anything heavy up the back porch stairs my knees will throb.
I can do 25 pounds once, but after that I'm in terrible pain.

I have OA in my back and RA everywhere else.
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