Will I ever be able to jog again 😔

[BuffMummy]

Hi ya I was diagnosed with RA in May 2017 before then I was quite active and jogged a lot. Now I’m reduced to only being able to swim and do yoga.

Do you suffer with RA, if so how did get back to jogging again?

[Oldfloss Administrator Graduate]

I cannot really speak from experience.. I have it.. but only hands, and neck really.

This is a post I picked up, when replying to another forum friend who asked the same thing..

nras.org.uk/stories/running...

We are not medical experts, but there is much sound and trusted evidence out there which suggest you may be able to run...have you had advice form any specialists?

This may be an indication and there may be helpful info there too?

nras.org.uk/runs

[BuffMummy in reply to Oldfloss]

Thank you so much 😊

[Tbae in reply to Oldfloss]

Yes, I endorse everything that the two Mentors have said.

Check out the links and more in the other communities right here on this website.

Reassure yourself and you can always ask for a second professional medical opinion as suggested.

Personally and I have replied to someone recently on this very subject,do not be too quick to wrap yourself up in cotton wool, following a 5 minute consultation with a very busy GP.

Do you have a referral scheme to a gym with physio’ s and fitness advisor’s🤔

National Exercise Referral Scheme🤔 in Wales.16 week supervised, professionally, fully accredited ,supportive to find a reassuring way forward for you.You can google it.🤔Covered by the NHS.🤔 You need your GP to refer you if it is available.Or if you have self referral to a physio in your area they will advise.🤔👏👏👍

I have similar problems and stuff ,and I am going to fly🤔🙈😂😂👏👏🌟

[IannodaTruffe Mentor]

Never say never.

There are people the world over doing things that they were told they would never be able to do again.

If you want to and are confident that it is not going to make the condition worse, after getting medical advice, then why not?

[GoogleMe Graduate]

My Dad has RA and neither that nor the treatment stopped him running long term (he had an acute onset and that did wipe him out for a while)

However if you are used to being active then illness can uncover all sorts of unhelpful attitudes which stop you doing what you *can* do. It sounds promising if you've been keeping up with swimming and yoga.

The NHS C25K programme is a great way to ease yourself back into running and stay positive provided you do follow the programme and you keep your pace gentle (and no looking over your shoulder at your former pace/distance) If you have the option to stay off unforgiving surfaces, that's worth doing (I find that more successful than wearing thick soled footwear)

[misswobble Graduate]

My mate runs with arthritis. He had a bad spell and didn’t run for a short time but while he was off he got much slimmer by drinking less beer

He wasn’t out for long and was soon back competing at various sports and skiing. He has a very good diet which i think is key I have joint issues, my hands and fingers in particular, and diet to me is a top priority. I gave up alcohol completely as i was convinced it was the cause of my gout symptoms

I am trying to eat a more plant based diet these days, not that I ate much meat anyway

I will run for the rest of my days all being well 👍🏃‍♀️🏃‍♀️🏃‍♀️🏃‍♀️🏃‍♀️🏃‍♀️🏃‍♀️🏃‍♀️🏃‍♀️

My doctor warned against it and foretold of joint issues but I ignored him I am well so I run on 💪