Originally Posted by SBOWLING

Prior to RSD I got in the gym twice sometimes three times a week. Walked the stairs to my office not the elevator. That changed as my RSD changed. I have it full body and no longer work.

I do however, go to the YMCA 2 sometimes 3 times a week. I water walk, take an arthritis class and cardio splash. I tried water aerobics and my heart rate wouldn't go back down. A side effect for me from my RSD is an increased heart rate even at rest.
We are weightless in the water so there is no pain during or after exercise.

My pain doctor wrote a script for water therapy. I learned the things I should be doing to help with strength and endurance. Then I tried the different water exercise classes until I found what I liked. I have been going for the last 3 years.

Before we developed RSD exercise was important. Now that our activity level has decreased it's even more important that we find what works for us.

Take care,
Sherrie

Originally Posted by suz66

Hi again! I just started at a gym this week, like I said I was going to in my last post. =) I am a woman of my word! Anywho, I did a basic routine of bands (like in PT) and a couple sets of lunges; that was about @3 days ago. I feel like someone took a grater to my thigh muscles and the left side of my neck is really aching. I have done that little bit before and didn't feel this sore, but this is the first time since I have had RSD. Is this a normal reaction to exercise??!!?!? I can't believe how sore I am after so little exercise; MAN I feel old and I'm still in my 40's. I know, I know,.....I'm getting there.....a little too fast for my taste, though!! Ha! Anywho, any ideas on this matter would be greatly appreciated. Have a great one to all of you and God bless. I pray you all have a wonderful and painless day! =)