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Let’s Go Walking! Join me for a virtual walking support group
Many of you living with cancer or an autoimmune disease, like me, deal with daily fatigue. You know that exercise is so important to your health, but it’s so hard. There’s always an excuse: it’s too cold or hot, it’s going to rain or it’s raining, or it’s snowy and icy, or I just don’t want to. I, too, have all these excuses, but I have a new rescue dog who wants to go out and who doesn’t care about my excuses! And I’ve got traction devices for my boots.Now I just need a walking group who will keep me accountable. People who say, ‘let’s go for a walk.'
And I thought: What about my virtual friends on MayoClinicConnect?
Mayo Clinic has an easy 12-week walking program to get us started! Here’s the link:
- Get walking with this 12-week walking schedule https://newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org/discussion/get-walking-with-this-12-week-walking-schedule/
So let’s form a virtual walking group. We can agree to walk every day and encourage each other through Connect. We can walk outdoors, in a mall, or in the red center, or in the hallways of our apartment building.
Who’s in? Who’s going to join me?
Come on, Let’s Go Walking!
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O.K. ladies . I had a bad sciatica attack and went out walking even though each step hurt it did help I walked up the road and back about 1/2 mile was exhausted but after resting my back felt much better . I did have to ice it for the swelling but all in all if I can do it in that much pain You can too. So have a good walk breath the fresh air this will lighten your step
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1 Reaction@gingerw You are brave . I wouldn't venture out with a lion lose . Glad you got back home safe and sound.
@fiesty76 I also take 5000 of D3
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1 Reaction@lioness This is their territory, we are visitors. Commonsense safety precautions. That is why people in this little town are quick to let everyone know when there are critters around, two-legged or four-legged.
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1 Reaction@gingerw You are so right . I always give them their territory . I had a bear one time come close to me when walking so just let it go on its way .
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1 Reaction@lioness, Linda, I am so glad your back felt better after your walk. Sciatica flares are painful to say the least but I have also found if I can propel myself out for even a brief walk it seems to bring some relief...maybe stretching muscles ? dunno ?
Sleep positions for comfort seem the hardest to find for me. Have tried the pillow under the knee/hip; changing the bed elevation. Do you have frequent problems with sciatica attacks? What seems to help you most?
fiesty76 Yes that walk and stretching before walk helped out a lot . I usually don't have problems with my sciatica but was in a bad position for it to flare up . Stretching is the key to us who are up in age . If we dont do this we will be cripples and won't be able to get out of bed . With this virus still rampant how are you doing? and is there a lot in your area . I'm afraid it will come back with everyone not abiding by the rules ,mask, washing hands and I wear gloves when out to grocery stores . Have a good day
@lioness You are so brave! It would be hard for me to walk with a bad case of sciatica. I have that every day. Be glad to get the surgery over with and it's coming up fast. We are leaving Saturday. Love to you. Jeanie
@lioness You are so sweet. You made me feel better. I am really upbeat today. Yes, I am pretty sure I will have to have some PT. I have been to one for my back and neck. She helped my neck, but couldn't help my back. Yes, God is my guide and counseler so I won't fret. Take care and I can't wait till I can join you walking group. Love to you. Jeanie
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1 Reaction@lilypaws Great expectation are what you will have . You.ve been on list since June 1 till after rehab . Take care Love to you .