I have had lupus for 27 years. Several months ago FDA pulled the only pain medication I can tolerate. I was in despair and in pain. A month ago I decided to fight pain with pain. I hit the pavement WALKING.
I walk everyday and once a week I put in a long one. The walking pain was so domineering in the beginning that I literally cried myself to sleep every night. Now, I think I am winning. Last Saturday I walked 5 hours straight, accounting for 16.5 miles. Yesterday another 2 miles. It has been raining all day today so I am sitting in but tomorrow at 6 am I will be out there again for about 2 hours. As long as I walk, the endorphins are taking care of the sharp pain and I can live with the dull ache.
Lupus is a hideous illness and I have so many joints replaced that running is not an option. I was a runner when I was much younger and was a bit addicted to it. I guess I am getting addicted to walking as well!!
Whatever your reason it is to put one foot in front of another, continue to do so because your muscles and your bones will hold you up for many more years to come. You will thank yourself profusely for taking good care of yourself.
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