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Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy (RSD and CRPS) Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy (Complex Regional Pain Syndromes Type I) and Causalgia (Complex Regional Pain Syndromes Type II)(RSD and CRPS) |
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10-21-2015, 07:00 PM | #1 | |||
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If someone would have told me that I would be dealing with a disabling disease, when I was benching 360 lbs, had a 52" chest, and a 32" waist and had to have all of my clothes tailor made, because I couldn't pull off the rack pants over my legs, I would have told them that they were crazy. Well, here I am with a debilitating disease, and my keeping myself in top physical shape did little to halt the aggressive nature of CRPS.
The disease combined with the drugs really made keeping fit and in proper control of weight gain very difficult. In fact one of my drugs, Lyrica is known for rapidly putting the pounds on a person. And because of my disease, gone are the days of making a quick trip to the gym to make sure that I get my work out in. So, I am curious. What are some of you doing to monitor and keep an eye on what CRPS does to our bodies? As for me, it took me a long time to find a good healthy diet that didn't contribute to the painful plight of having CRPS. What are you doing to keep a healthy balance and do you have any hints of how to remain healthy and still enjoy food, while having CRPS! This disease has dealt a hand, where the cards are definitely stacked against us.
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10-23-2015, 07:49 AM | #2 | ||
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Great post. I too was very active, kiteboarding, surfing, hiking, spinning classes. In the last year- thanks to being immobile, Lyirca & prob depression- I have gained 40 lbs. the extra weight makes things worse but it's tough to get it off. I have CRPS in my feet and they seem to always be on fire. I just got off a knee scooter from a bad injury(5months of not being able to walk). I bought myself bike 2 weeks ago and have been enjoying the sunshine & fall leaves which has helped tremendously in my mood & has helped to build my strength back but my disease seems to vary w/ pain depending on the week and this week- I can't get back out there. Very frustrating. Swimming in the ocean was one thing that helped me but I'm no longer living close to the tropics.
I too have wondered if there is a way to stay active- be strong and feel good. Days when I go to the gym I am often too worn out to do anything & most things agitate the pain, even if its lifting while sitting Down. Hope you are having a relatively pain free day! |
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10-23-2015, 08:41 AM | #3 | |||
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Keeping up with fitness to the degree possible is a big boon to my mood and general feeling of well-being.
I have found for myself that limitations have made me much more mindful of how I am exercising and I am finding that interval training is REALLY important. My nerves end up getting tweaked if I do any one thing for too long. What didn't use to be repetitive strain is now. So that may mean I only do ten minutes on the stationary bike then 10 on the elliptical. On days when I feel tired I will do a lazy swim. I have ended up with more variety then I use to have. When my foot is really fussy I can still kayak or do sitting and prone yoga positions. Before this, I had never tried yoga at all. I have also gotten creative about modifying exercises or positions so I can safely do them. And diet...well except for the cupcakes it is pretty clean. Hey, I can't be good all the time!
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10-23-2015, 09:50 AM | #4 | |||
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10-23-2015, 04:34 PM | #6 | |||
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Hi Denise,
I use Dr. Weil's Anti-Inflamitory Food Pyramid. This way of eating has really decreased the amount of swelling in the worst areas of my CRPS infected body, since these foods are, as the header states, of an Anti-Inlamitory nature. Some foods, for example: Red Meats, really make me flare up badly. Though I must say, when I am around friends, I might go off the Pyramid on occasion. I refuse to have CRPS completely dominate my life, so I do just flat out chow down on whatever I'd like sometimes. Here is the link: http://www.drweil.com/drw/u/ART02995...d-Pyramid.html In my opinion diet plays a very important role in treating MY CRPS. It may be different for others, but eating a good healthy diet REALLY TRULY makes a difference for me. I find that website to be extremely helpful. I hope it serves you as well. -Spike-
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10-23-2015, 05:03 PM | #7 | ||
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As for your original question, like many of us, I was very physically active my entire life until the CRPS/POTS hit me quite suddenly nearly three years ago. Right now I do what I can which is many days just trying to take care of myself and my dogs (no walking- big yard). I do some restorative yoga when I can. I can't be on my feet for more than a few minutes because of my POTS shooting my heart rate up so high so I'm trying to find the right recumbent exercises to build myself back up. And like so many of us, yourself included, I grieve for my former physical abilities and want them back. |
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10-31-2015, 03:14 PM | #8 | |||
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Spike, if someone had told me last year while training at the gym for a fitness challenge that I was going to tear/displace 100% of my meniscus out of its discoid capsule, and tear my ACL MCL and PCL I would've laughed in their face! But alas, it did happen, and the CRPS that was once confined to my right arm, hand, and shoulder spread like wild fireinto my entire left leg within 48 hours of knee surgery. My quality-of-life did drastically change after surgery last year, and of course it threw me out of remission. However, I am not one to give up that easily even with the monster that invades my body, so I kept training five days a week on crutches with my trainer doing core and upper body workouts, during the time I was waiting to see ortho, and about four weeks postop. I do believe my diet is what keeps me healthy, as it's pretty clean after seeing a nutritionist a few years ago.
I follow a blend of the 4F's diet, atkins, and have recently Inc. more Paleo recipes into my meals (I lost 160 lbs after my CRPS DX by following a higher protein diet which ultimately probably contributed to my kidney stones even though my stones pre-date The diet and diagnosis ). Unfortunately due to kidney issues, chronic kidney stones, and two recent hospitalizations and surgeries I'm forced to modify my diet, and Decrease my protein and increase my carbs. This is proving to be very difficult for me as I have already gained 10 pounds since last month (a combo of being in the hospital and eating their terrible food/not being able to hit the gym. For me staying active has played an important role in managing my pain, the atrophy and eventual contracture of my right arm (which thankfully is now back to atrophy) in the rehabilitation of my left leg/range of Motion, and the slow spread of CRPS to my left neck and arm. I am able to do light to moderate weight lifting in modified positions, yoga, stretching, physical therapy, and very low impact cardio. Keeping my muscles working and strong has been a huge benefit to my body and to controlling my outrageous pain levels. Due to herniated disc's and my cervical and lumbar spine I am no longer able to participate and active sports or run long distance, so the little exercise I can still do is my refuge. I enjoyed reading the other responses as well, it's been three years since I've logged in here, I have spent the last three years making 14 hour round-trip drives home to help my mother care for my dying father, who passed away a year ago in September. The last year has been particularly rough physically, emotionally, and my health hasn't been great. i've been a long time lurker and read the boards often trying to glean as much information as I can to help myself and others. I hope to become more active poster with what little time I have to spare. |
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