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Oh, I also got into it again with my husband today, this time over what is the best exercise..I would love an Olympic size pool to exercise in every day, because water exercises are the best on our joints.. The next best thing I do is dance, yet I can't now because my home has even more junk in it since my son moved back in, so there is no room..The argument my husband made on that is, "running is better exercise" Yeah, well dancing on a wooden floor is easier on my joints and feet, running on the blacktop, makes my feet and joints ache...But like always, He thinks he knows it all...

I think I know some of how you feel- I was deaf for a few weeks when I was pregnant. It was terrible because i had to use sign language to ppl who knew less than me or they had to write for me to know what they were saying. Others just thought IO had it great being home on 'early leave' but God is good and I'm evidence that He heals and when its not time for healing as yet- I'm proof that He comforts.

hi catof1oh tell me about it I hate being disabled and after that horrid fall where I smacked the tile floor face down and the 20 days of agony in Care House rehab hospital I was put on a walker so now I really cannot just get out and walk even a block or so theres a Vietnamese mall just one block from me but now I do not have the stamina to walk over there, I really wish I could. I have a small pedometer I got from my health insurance for free but I have not used it for weeks. I get depressed when I am not on here mylotting.,So I feel really feel for you younger people who are also disabled. I was able to walk pretty well with my quad cane until the fall the day after Valentines day,

i admire you for trying your best. my mother is half body paralyze for 4 years now and she does not like to take any therapy. i guess she is lazy, but for what reason she has only she knows what. she always scolds us when we want to encourage her. we never give up on her from day one, but we get stressed to when she gave up on herself. it is hard to see her like that not doing anything to make her better. so i admire you, i know it is painful but i admire you on doing things to make you better. if ground work outs is not your thing and water is then i guess you do what you think is best and what you like. good luck and i will pray for your recovery.

My dad has a similar problem in terms of what excercise he can do. The problem is he has problems with his neck and so even water sports are out of the question as he can't hold his head above water whilst swimming. I know it gets him down as he can't work and is gaining weight, but we can't think of anything to do to help (well, i actually suggested getting one of the those Chest/arm Bicycle gizmoes) Birdie -

Ten minutes is still ten minutes. And that is still a good workout. But I agree with you that water aerobics seem better. Although I haven't really tried it, but it does sound good specially with the heat we are all experiencing. Anyway, good luck with the exercises!

Water is perfect for excersise and it helps more as you can do any sort of movement you can but with less pain because your body will not be as heavy. Don´t think that you will do better if it hurts more because that has no medical foundation at all. If you can do ALL your exercising in the water, please do so. And read about this: it is one of the oldest principles discovered by Archimedes.

I know how you feel. I have tachycardia and a heart condition that causes me to get dizzy easily so I often use mobile scooters in the stores and people look at me like I am lazy because of it. I get so dizzy and have problems with my circulation. My cardiologist has me using a quad cane now because I had a problem with both legs falling asleep and when I tried to stand up my legs collapsed from under me. That happened valentines day last year and I just got out of the cast in April because I had a bruised bone in my foot. People judge especially if you are younger.

Haha! I'm sure there's LOADS of people who can't do ten minutes on a treadmill! =) I go jogging with my girlfriend and she takes breaks every 100 m... it's really fun to tease her about it! But moslty just keep practicing and you'll improve! Have fun!