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Just Want to Talk | Last Active: Dec 17, 2023 | Replies (4297)Comment receiving replies
@becsbuddy Which steroid are you on? I am on 5mg of prednisone, daily, but I had no idea that reducing that would make me more tired than I already am. I really hate being on it and I keep asking my transplant team when I can come off of it but I suspect it's going to be never.
I went to my health club today and did pool jogging, yesterday I did the gym. I am really beginning to wonder if I should continue to go to the gym. I am very careful, wiping down the equipment both before and after I use it, and I am not very close to others there. It very rarely is crowded, generally only has a few other people at the most when I am there, sometimes only one other! It's a tough decision.
Last night when we were watching the news there was a doctor on who was not Italian but apparently has been involved with things there. He said since there are not enough resources to treat everyone they are having to choose who to treat and since the older people have less time to live they get treated last! That's not a good feeling at all.
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Hi, @contentandwell . I’m also on 5mg. It’s kind of strange, though, because the fatigue is not everyday. Maybe 3-4 out of 7. Just depressing. I also heard about Italy’s health crisis. Frightening. I’m going to PM you
That is one of the problems with social medicine @contentandwell . There isn't enough to go round although they don't seem to be doing a very good job in this country either with little testing available. I've lived with social medicine in 2 different countries and although it is great that everyone is covered it certainly has it's drawbacks. My daughter in Canada had to wait 3 months for an MRI after surgery for a broken neck. I do think though that the elderly tend to be left till last in every system. All the more reason to take plenty of precautions if you are over 60!
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I have been reading all the posts and all I can say is good for everyone. It is not easy to keep to a walking routine when you are not used to it and have health issues. In some cases it can be a mental problem more than a physical one. Right now, for me I think it is mental because I am used to exercising but having been away for many weeks it is like starting at the beginning for me. Having been put on Lyrica, I am finding it a worse struggle to get going although I know I will once I get back to my usual routine. I am not walking as far as I normally do and don't forget that our bodies need recovery time. It is not a good idea to push yourself everyday. Either have some rest days or at least walk shorter distances on alternate days. I noticed that Lioness is taking rest days and that is a good idea. When I was much younger, I was a fitness instructor and I often had to push myself for weeks on end. I found that my performance went down and when I took a rest my body responded well and my energy was much higher.
I am now off for my 2nd walk since arriving home from Tahiti a week ago. I am thankful that we got home in a healthy state and so far no virus. I am 80 next month and my husband is 87. We need to be careful.