Stiffness

Libby08

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Joined : Oct 2009

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Posted 1/4/2010 3:31 PM (GMT 0)

Hello everyone. I have been really stiff lately- mainly in my hands and legs and take bouts of this more and more often. It doesn't even necessarily coincide with the pain. I was just wondering about everyone else, do you all often suffer with stiffness?

crazykitty

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Posted 1/4/2010 4:39 PM (GMT 0)

Libby, Every morning I wake up stiff. Before I get out of bed, I do some gentle stretching
before I get into the shower. Stay as active as you can without overdoing. Stiffness comes
with fibro, arthritis and a number of ailments. Heat and movement help.

Hugs, Robin

getting by

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Posted 1/4/2010 5:22 PM (GMT 0)

I agree with the above post. Keep moving and gentle stretching. I am stiff for a good couple of hours before I feel better. It takes movement. Especially with arms and legs.

I hope that you start to feel better soon.

Hugs, Karen

Marlee2

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Posted 1/4/2010 6:24 PM (GMT 0)

When you all talk about stiffness are you talking about joint stiffness or tight muscles??? I don't have any joint stiffness but my muscles feel sizes too small for my body sometimes. The other morning I was so tight I did some stretches but went a little too far with the left shoulder and ended up in worse shape for several hours.

luv and hugs

Marlee

Libby08

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Posted 1/4/2010 7:18 PM (GMT 0)

It's muscle stiffness. I stretch every morning. I sit most of the day at work also and try to get up as much as possible.

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