Kickas.org Forums Ankylosing Spondylitis General Discussion #1 AS Web Support Group Joining Aquatic Class for Arthritis!!!

Hi Mike

It was great being in the water today, I am only going twice a week till I know how much I can do. Will increase it if I can. Of all the changes I have made, being in the pool has been the best. Good Luck Mike, hope it goes well for you.

I always felt worse after PT also

hi jeff im glad you liked pool, its been a great change for me also. i hate the winter everything hurts for 6 months, playing in the pool for 45 min is a nice distraction. its great to be able to move almost pain free. good luck mike

you crack me up!

glad they made you feel better. and good for you to go at your own pace. we really learned in yoga to do what felt right for our bodies. kindness vs abuse of our bodies. I think for us, that is very important. glad you found something that seems to be helpful; hope that continues.

Hi Mike

The water was good today and I had a good work out. I am trying not to forget to take my vitamin D, last blood test showed a little low. Have been using the Happy Light in the afternoon which is really really helping.

It sure takes a lot of work to feel good.

Mike, let us know how it is going.

Hi Sue

You are so right about being kind to your body. You find out what your limits are, what hurts to do and what you won't even try to do.

The warm water makes you forget it is freezing outside.

hi jeff i played in the pool three times this week. it is starting to help little things, getting out of a chair and in and out of bed is easier. my coordination seems to be improving im glad i got my butt off the couch. the weather is going to start warming a little over the next few days ya hooo. mike

Hi Mike,

That's a good start...I went 3 times this week too. Good thing I did not go yesterday, they closed the pool for repairs.

I now have more energy and don't hurt quite as much. Hope you can keep going and not be in as much pain too. I am glad I forced myself to get out of bed this morning, it made a great start for the rest of the day.

no pool today freezing rain was enough to make me hibernate for a day.i made a pot of vegetable beef soup to pass the time. back to the water works tomorrow mike

I want to take a class like that, it seems so beneficial! Please let me know how it goes. Way to go!!

Hi Mike,

Yeah we had the freezing rain too. Went through about 30lbs of salt just for the driveway and the sidewalk. I managed to go to the water class at the last minute. The Aquatic Center is about 10 minutes away and my vehicle is all wheel drive so I took the chance.Did a little too much after the class and now I am hurting. Taking tomorrow off. Let me know how it is going after the pool tomorrow, if you get the chance.