should I exercise with lupus diagnosis

damaris · Newbie Joined: 25 Mar 2006 Posts: 12

I have lupus. I am diagnosed with it last year. It is boring disease. I feel tired, my joint are stiff and painful. It is like you live with some invisible burden on your shoulders. I am sick of that. I want to do something with myself. So, tell me, can I exercise with lupus diagnosis?

josias · Newbie Joined: 03 Oct 2006 Posts: 10

You can, and you should. The mental condition is also very important with any long term disease. It is good that you are willing to fight. Exercises can be very useful for you. Stretching can help you maintain normal joint movement and relieve stiffness, strengthening exercises build up muscles that can help in supporting and protecting your joints, aerobic exercises can help you improve your endurance and overall wellbeing. But you must consult with professionals about this, also if you should stop before you became too tired.

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