I was just wondering how others make decisions about when to exercise. For me it is 70 degrees and sunny in NC today and I really, really want to go out on my road bike. But, my joint pain has been flaring severely over the last few weeks. I know going for a ride will set me back considerably, as just walking a couple of miles did so for me last week.
My rheumatologist has in general encouraged me to keep active as it will be the best for my joints long term. But I don't know when to push through the pain and when to respect it and rest. Especially since, its not like if you rest a few days you are all better. If I rest I will still hurt, just maybe not as much.
I just started Humira about 2 months ago (on 6mp prior) and I felt great for the first time in a while. But over the last 3 weeks the joint pain is even worse than before starting. I know worsening joint pain can be a side effect of Humira and am going to talk to my rheumatologist when I see him in a couple of weeks. I am also on Sulfasalazine for the joint pain.
My rheumatologist has in general encouraged me to keep active as it will be the best for my joints long term. But I don't know when to push through the pain and when to respect it and rest. Especially since, its not like if you rest a few days you are all better. If I rest I will still hurt, just maybe not as much.
I just started Humira about 2 months ago (on 6mp prior) and I felt great for the first time in a while. But over the last 3 weeks the joint pain is even worse than before starting. I know worsening joint pain can be a side effect of Humira and am going to talk to my rheumatologist when I see him in a couple of weeks. I am also on Sulfasalazine for the joint pain.