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Originally posted by Young Grasshopper
Just thought I'd ask.....figure there had to be others with back problems. I have degenerative disc disease and slipped one of those suckers two years ago. Had epidurals but still have trouble. I think I'm too young to have any surgery....plus, it scares the **** out of me.
Lost a lot of muscle mass and stamina since I hurt myself. Cardio is tough for me but I do some strength training for my back. Anyone else? It's tough sometimes because I need a day to recover from the gym sometimes....and I had the drugs I have to take - as needed.
I found the CalMax isn't bad to relax the muscles at night. Better than zonking out on other stuff. Found that I need to take some potassium for leg craps. Any one else got ideas?
Would be nice to know I'm not the only one. Main docter used to look at me, disgusted, and say, "You need to lose weight. You're too young for this." All I could think, sarcasticallly, was "Ya Think?" - like that was an epiphany?
Bitter! Table for one! lol.
Seriously though, if anyone's in the same boat would love to hear what you're doing to improve the situation.
Deb
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I have the same disease as you, plus arthritis and bone spurs in the spine, I also have arthritis in my knees. I'm only 38.
Well the main thing we can do is lose the weight and try to build the stomach muscles, this will help strengthen the back. My doctor said NO CARDIO !! No jogging or anything with impact.
Do some very low impact exercise like richard simmons or go for walks. The best thing really is swimming.
My doctor told me this about 4+ years ago and I haven't done anything but gain more weight. I too am working on it.
I am on CAD diet and I've just started taking OMEGA 3 pills for the joints, they say this can help... I figure it can't hurt.
How about some yoga if you can, some stretching exercise, anything gentle on the body. I believe a little bike riding can't be to bad either.
Little tip for you on the Charlie Horses... if your laying in bed and you feel them comming on...quicly point your toes to the ceiling...you will instantly feel the cramping stop. This works!!
Just so you know, It scares me too !!
Hugs and Kisses, Leenie