Psoriatic arthritis and working out

[Luckystars182]

Well lately my knee has ballooned up it's crazy just walking to the front door seems an effort (old before my time kinda feeling)
Seen the rheumatoligist today she told me I need to lose some of my chunky tummy easier said than done ( but must be done ) she also told me to join the gym if I can afford it ( well if I'm quitting chocolate I'm sure I'll manage it) anyone with the condition use the gym? Or would I be wasting my money? of what exercises/ activities do you do?
Thanks in advance. X

[Fred]

Count me out.

Caroline is the one to ask, she does Spinning. I'll point her to this thread.

Oh and Jim is often working out.

[jiml]

It's a shame you are having these problems at your young age (as you say makes you feel old) not good for your self esteem....
Sounds like your rheumatologist is not very sympathetic.... Ok weight loss is not going to be a quick fix for you. It's possibly something to strive for .... But I can't stick to any diet, and could do with carrying a few pounds less myself, as for the gym it's not for me although we do have some that swear by spinning as it's easier on the joints than running.... But I'm sure someone else can advise you better than me..... Oh I meant to use more smileys
I'll use them now

[Luckystars182]

I wasn't impressed with the lack of smileys used in that response
I'm gonna get through it all it's just nice being able to discuss it with people who have been through it or still living with it
It's cool I've been nicely welcomed not fobbed off! I tend to isolate myself a lot so not having other isolate me is amazing.

[jiml]

I wasn't impressed with the lack of smileys used in that response
I'm gonna get through it all it's just nice being able to discuss it with people who have been through it or still living with it
It's cool I've been nicely welcomed not fobbed off! I tend to isolate myself a lot so not having other isolate me is amazing.

Sorry you've come to the wrong place for isolation, nobody gets ignored on here

[Fred]

It's cool I've been nicely welcomed not fobbed off! I tend to isolate myself a lot so not having other isolate me is amazing.

No we don't fob you off.

The only ones who are not welcome are Spammers, Trolls, & Bullies. They get thrown out of the door with a swift boot up the arse.

[Luckystars182]

You guys are so awesome
I now understand why the site was recommended.

[Fred]

You guys are so awesome
I now understand why the site was recommended.

Oh it's not just us there are more hidden away, you will see them sometimes.

But now you are one of the Awesome people too.

[Luckystars182]

It's all about being part of the awesome people that equals winning

[jiml]

It's nice to have your company there's usually someone on here to chat with come and join the chat here [Group Specific] anytime