Does anyone else with fibro feel a Hydropool to exercise in would be the best way for us to try to regain our life back and exercise safely?

[butterfly2]

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Personally speaking having hydrotherapy in a hydropool did nothing for me. I found the water too cool making it uncomfortable for me. I know it works for others with Fibro and it certainly won't be detrimental so would be worth giving it a try if you manage to get a referral from your GP.

Before attempting any form of exercise folks, please have a word with your GP to seek medical advice first!

[hamble99b]

I found it helped me, [Liberty, the water temp. was checked before I got in] I enjoyed it, but it was tiring.

regards,

sandra.

[Extremelygrumpy]

Never had the benefit of trying one ... But I do have a jacuzzi bath bought from online bathroom shop very cheaply and I have that at the temp I feel comfortable with and with the jets aimed at certain parts of my body it's like a gentle massage ... Very nice. Can't exercise in it but with candles and a good book it very relaxing

VG x

[Sandy247]

I found using a hydro pool exceptionally good for me. All my aches and pains seemed to dissolve in the water and I learned to swim too! Highly recommended.

[NordicNavajo]

Hi

The only time I am pain free is when I either meditate deeply OR am submerged in a hydropool or jacuzzi. The temperature in either should be considerably higher than an ordinary swimming pool. I have finally been prescribed 3 sessions of hydrotherapy on the NHS and can use the facilities after that for around £10 a go when self directed. Be carefull not to overdo the excercise and wrap up when you leave especially in winter.

Good luck NN

[newtalk44]

I tried Hydrotherapy after going for 6 weeks the Physio told me "there isn't much we can do with Fibro patients" and I didn't feel any benefit from it. Waste of time really. I asked my GP if he thought swimming may help he said "you can give it a try but I doubt it" I went to try, I set of and just went under the water, my muscles were just not strong enough to work and hold me up, plus the water wasn't warm enough which is usually the case, all I did get was cramp from being to cold. It may do some good for some, it all depends how bad you are. Good luck from Anne

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Hydro pool exercise is really good but exhausting. The idea is to have a good old float though.... Not to try and do lengths. The water has to be warm though. I don't have the opportunity at the moment but when I have been it knocks me off for a day or so but over all there is benefit. I also find qi gong exercise good and strolling by water. However. None of this will cure fibro. There is no cure. This is about improving quality. It also won't help on it's own. There needs to be some detoxing going on. We are affected by a build up of toxins. Toxic reactions from what we eat, the stress around is, our own inability to live as we are without guilt. Acceptance is a massive part of getting our lives back. We have to learn what our toxic triggers are and work towards eliminating. Obvious toxins are caffiene, aspartame, msg, alcohol, and stress. I.e. not exercising our choices based on our own self care. Beyond that it's worth reading The Lectin Story (which does google) Taking Co enzyme Q10 supports mitochondrial function and many of us are deficient in magnesium, vitamin D3 and B complex. we also need to drink more plain water. We're all different though and our toxic triggers are different. It takes research and symptom diaries. Good luck with your search x

[JSue]

Jacuzzi or spa baths (warm to hot) def help me. They are the only thing that really does! So when i did my renovation I put in a bath with jets. It was not much more expensive than a standard bath but i do regret not going for a fancier one with more jets -- i just got the basic 6. also i can't direct them and that would have been a better choice in hindsight. in any case, the movement of the warm water is still helpful and i would recommend using one or getting a spa put in if you do a redesign or if you have a local gym / nhs pool nearby.

[fibro]

I have been using the hydro pool at the hospital for over 9 yrs now, it originated from joint pain and probs with my hips well before diagnosis for fIbro was given, but. know I wouldnt be without and know many others with just fibro who go benefit too, what you have to remember is make sure you rest up afterwards on the day of hydro then the next day you will notice the difference, exercises in warm water can really take it out it out of you. so you must remember to drink plenty of water afterwards as you dehydrate quickly because.

I can't understand a Physio saying they can't do anything more for fibro patients, that's like just shoving us on the scrap heap!! and such a poor attitude,

our hospital runs sessions on a self help basis, the exercises you learn with the Physio you just do at your own pace. i think they have upped the price a fair amount in all those years but is still worth doing. alternatively see if any of your local pools hold a session especially or the disabled. they usually up the temp of the water. don't give in... it's the most genial form of exercise we can do and if we can't do any other it's certainly better than none .

good luck xxx

[rainbowdancer]

Hi most people have said all I would have said above. I dont know where yoou live but if you have a Leisure club in a hotel near youthen you can become a member water is usually about 30/31deg and most have a hot tub of some kind. It really helped me but I have not been able to go for 3 months as I now cannot walk ans there are 3 steps down to the level and my scooter would become grounded!!

Just try it but be careful as it is tireing (ooops spelling !! Getting tired now)

Lovely Gentle hugs to you x

[pixieh]

I did a great few sessions of Aqua therapy with my physio - in the summer. I then had a sneaky swim when I thought she was not looking which triggered pain. Physio said that was because my spine was badly aligned as I swim with head above water. Cannot practice in winter as too cold when leave warm pool. And yes it is tiring but it does make you feel good and can do something!

[minniemum]

i did hydro therapy at the hospital whilst on a fibro course and i really enjoyed it,always slept well after a session and when the course finished i then joined my local fibro self help group who aquired funding to enable 10 of us to go to the hydro pool at the hospital once a week for a nominal fee of £2.i really benefitted from going, a fully trained physio is always there to give us excercises then at the end, they dim the lights put on soothing music and give us floats and we just relax.the pool is beautiful and warm and afterwards we all sit and have a natter.works for me