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Has physical therapy helped you if you’ve done it? If not have you found any specific stretches or workouts that help you? (lemmy.world)

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[–] [email protected] 3 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago) (3 children)

I've had good and bad experiences with PT, my latest one with a physician who didn't seem to understand that I knew my own limits.

Strengthing is a vital part to breaking the pain cycle since being sedentary often leads to worse pain, which makes you want to do less, which makes you have worse pain... Making any progress, including in your attitude and confidence, should be celebrated!

If you're still struggling for a diagnosis, try going to a pain doctor and getting multiple opinions.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 1 year ago (2 children)

I have a pain doctor. We finally got evidence on it a week and a half ago. I just got the blood test done a week ago my neurologist wanted but it showed nothing wrong. Neuro did tell me that it was quite likely it wouldn’t show anything. Got a muscle biopsy planned but I’m still waiting for a call to schedule it. The neuro said he has a bunch of ideas for tests but gotta take it one by one so it might take a bit. I also have a rheumo I’m seeing in a couple weeks.

Sounds like you aren’t with that physician anymore, are you going to PT somewhere else or staying away for now?

[–] [email protected] 1 points 1 year ago (1 children)

It sounds like you've got your care covered, that's awesome. I hope you find something substantial! Before I figured out the root of my issues, I spent a lot of time stressing over what it could be - or if it was real at all.

I'm taking a break from PT for now. I've got the Ring Fit game to help keep me active when the weather isn't nice enough for walks. I should probably do something more structured, but it can get exhausting

[–] [email protected] 1 points 1 year ago

Yup. After 9 months of whole body pain with no reason I had my moments when I thought I was making it up. Super reliving when we got hard evidence.

Yeah I get that. I’m gonna look into this ring fit game thing