Lupus Athlete

[soannj]

I just disgonsis with SLE a week before. And I'm an part-time contact sport athlete (Competivie martial art). I'm wondering is there any Lupus athlete in this community and can you share your stories with me?

[lupus-support1 Administrator]

Welcome to LUpus Patients Understanding & Support (LUPUS) at HealthUnlocked.

We also have another website called the LuPUS Message Board where you can also post questions and talk to other people. Registration is FREE and we offer free information and free online psychological support. We specialise in psychological support with our own counsellor/psychotherapist available.

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I look forward to talking with you more!

Sometimes we need to talk to people who understand and who are not family or friends.

Be well!

Ros

[Harlow]

Hi, I don't have Lupus, but Mixed Connective Tissue Disease, which is similar. Shortly after that Dx (last winter), I was Dx'd with CLL. Previous to those Dx's, I worked out 5-6 days a week: Tennis, running, weights, pilates. For three months or so I was unable to do any exercise; I had no energy whatsoever. My MDs could offer me only sympathy. I started acupuncture, and met with a nutritionist, who gave me a variety of supplements to build up my immune system. Slowly, I have been returning to form. However, I now take longer to recover, so I have to be careful to space out my exercise: No more than two days in a row. I also train more intensely, but for shorter periods. Hope this helps, and good luck!

[Jjscosycakes]

hi there i swam for england jennysfundraising.com my story... unfortunatly i do not swim anymore