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If Simple Exercise Increases The Nerve Pain In My Legs, Hips, Back And Feet, Should I Not Do It And Lose Out On The Benefits Of Exercise?

A MyChronicPainTeam Member asked a question 💭
Los Osos, CA

I have nerve pain in my legs, hips, thighs, back, feet, and hands. It's not clear what the root cause is. My question is: If simple exercise like a 15-20 minute easy walk increases the nerve pain in my legs, hips, back & feet, should I not do it and lose out on the benefits of exercise?

Any thoughts, wisdom is appreciated.

TOM

October 18, 2020 (edited)
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A MyChronicPainTeam Member

@A MyChronicPainTeam Member

I have 2 comments from your question. From personal experience, I have to do gentle walking, daily, or I actually get in more pain.
Secondly, I would try to find out the root cause of your issues. You need to get an accurate diagnosis to know what you should/shouldn't be doing to help yourself. There are things that I never do, like twisting or lifting anything over 5 lbs. We each have to know our triggers. We really need to be able to listen to our bodies.

October 18, 2020
A MyChronicPainTeam Member

Listen to your body girl girl and take it real easy until the flare passes. Hugs.

October 31, 2020
A MyChronicPainTeam Member

Quit until Dr gives you the ok. Please get a MRI.
I have a bad back and Fibromyalgia so physical therapy or exercise causes any pain to increase and leave me in a flare.

October 29, 2020
A MyChronicPainTeam Member

OT, I would ask dr. about having an MRI on lower back first.
Cheers, Diana

October 19, 2020
A MyChronicPainTeam Member

I'm 75 so you all are girls until I find out otherwise. Hugs.

November 2, 2020

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