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Posted 2/22/2014 10:03 PM (GMT 0)
Before I was diagnosed with Lyme I worked out four days a week (ran two miles, abs and strength training) on my one hour lunch break at work. There's no way I could do that now I would pass out from exhaustion. I had been doing walking and sprint intervals to still get my "rush" from doing cardio but I'm going to have to stop. This week I'm going to do a test and not do any type of exercise (other than light walking) to see what happens. Yoga is also something I enjoy I may have to stick with that. It's hard going from being able to physically push yourself to do whatever to struggling with any type of exercise. I guess this is just the "new normal" and I have to forget my athletic past.

What works for you?
Posted 2/22/2014 11:51 PM (GMT 0)
How long have you had lyme? You sound just like me - I am 39 and used to workout regularly and was fine until about 4 weeks ago. I can't do any exercise now, but I intend to get back into it! Why would you forget your athletic past? If your symptoms just started, then you may be in the same stage as me - and it's treatable! but with the proper regimen!
Posted 2/22/2014 11:56 PM (GMT 0)
I walk the dogs, and if I feel terrible, I drag the dogs. Or, I walk a shorter distance.

When things were really bad, I couldn't walk. I used to let the dogs roam free, but I can't do that anymore.

I used to stretch and do easy yoga when I was really sore.

When you're really sick, exercise becomes almost impossible.

Margaret
Posted 2/23/2014 12:26 AM (GMT 0)
Ironically my symptoms began on this exact day a year ago. I vaguely remember a bite on my left leg on Summer 2012 but I was pretty sure it was a spider bite. I'm unsure when I was infected but only diagnosed two weeks ago after the run around from 12 dr's we all know that story too well. I just fear I won't be able to be as physically active as I use to be it exhausts me to do the smallest things.
Posted 2/23/2014 1:58 AM (GMT 0)
I am so sorry to hear your story. I was bitten this past october and didn't make the connection until I started having aweful symptoms four weeks ago. I was so weak it was a strain to walk. And now after two weeks of meds I am so much better. Although I do still have a ways to go. Have you started treatment? You have two things going for you - you are young and just about have been infected for a yr. You have a chance to beat this thing entirely. Just make sure you are seeing a llmd and you ask about medication that will kill off any bacteria that may be laying dormant in your body. That is soooo important to prevent chronic lyme. The way you feel now is not how you will feel forever. You will surely improve with the right meds and nutrition. Keep your chin up!!!
Posted 2/23/2014 2:20 AM (GMT 0)
When I can I walk and do yoga but last wk I goined the gym! More to force myself to take my health to the next level. So far I have only done the treadmill and elliptical, but I'm gonna try the pool next. Just being with everyone at the gym gives me a mental boost. I'll see how it goes :)
Posted 2/23/2014 4:42 AM (GMT 0)
Too much exercise can be counterproductive. Even though I walk regularly, just decorating the Christmas tree made me sore all over (the next day).

Margaret
Posted 2/23/2014 6:06 AM (GMT 0)
I wish I could still exercise! I've been resting for the better part of 5 months now thanks to knee swelling and pain, and Doxycycline keeps me so tired that upper body exercises are difficult too.

It's definitely a downer, but my knee improved very much while on Doxycycline before so I've got a little hope that it will happen again.
Posted 2/23/2014 7:44 PM (GMT 0)
It's so hard to just be "still' throughout this-but I've been patient this long so I can adjust. I haven't officially started treatment yet I'm waiting for my Dr to call back with the results of the blood tests that she took (she retested my thyroid, Lyme, adrenals among other things I believe it was 30 tests all together). Once I hear back from here I will begin my treatment and hopefully be on the path to feeling better to take my life off of pause!

Chapelle-I'm glad you are feeling better!

desperate4dx-Good for you-joining a gym :) I bet the pool would be really nice!

teragram-I was the same way with the Christmas tree I couldn't believe how exhausted a simple task made me.
Posted 2/23/2014 8:57 PM (GMT 0)
I just walk, but not consistently. I use the treadmill during the winter, unless it snows, then I go outside. In the summer, I work in the garden during better weather. We have acreage, so I walk a lot while working. I lost a lot of muscle the past year, so I need to work on building up more so I can do the yard work this year.
Posted 2/24/2014 5:07 AM (GMT 0)
Stopped working out a well 2 years ago... I read that cardio is not good for you to do with Lyme, that it can help circulate the bacteria to your brain. Don't know how accurate that is. I read that doing some light weights is better for you and also boosts your immune system this way. Would like to start doing something on better days...
Posted 2/24/2014 12:50 PM (GMT 0)
I can't, I am in too much pain and I think I'm developing a frozen shoulder on the right. I have 6 kiddos and my youngest are 16 mths and 2 years old so I have to move throughout the day. My husband just dropped his bio chemistry for grad school to be home more to help me. At this point in time I am not able to workout at all though. I keep waiting to feel better so I can start light weights and work with my yoga ball, but better hasn't come yet.
Posted 2/25/2014 10:55 PM (GMT 0)
I do hot yoga three times a week.  It is great for detoxing and a great workout.  I also go to the gym and do cardio for 45 min 4 days a week.  Some weeks are better than others but I find that hot yoga makes a big difference in my mood.  I am happier and feel wonderful after.
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