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Letrozole Joint Pain & Exercise
I've been on Letrozole since August 2018 and have had a lot of joint pain and for the last few weeks, soft tissue issues with my knee as well (area of an old ligament injury). I'm cautious about saying things are improving because I've been caught out before since starting the AI, but for the last week I've been doing some resistance exercises in front of the telly every second night (the weights are by the couch so inability to go and get them is no excuse). I have noticed a slight improvement, particularly in my knees. I'm just doing some of the weights exercises that the oncology rehab place I was attending last year during chemo, had me doing.
Mostly, since starting Letrozole, exercise has helped but only until I sit down again. This seems to be a bit longer lasting so, fingers crossed...maybe not...too painful...
I'm also trying to sign up for Encore again next term but may not get in if the number of newbies is too high. If I can't, I've decided that I will run my own one woman aqua group one afternoon a week on the way home from work. May even do that anyway if I can work out a time that I don't have to be dashing home for someone else's activity.
I'm ntending to check out an exercise class in a local town on Saturday (there! I've written it so I have to do it!) - I've explained that I have an aversion to gyms (their website alludes to people who love them) and they still think they can do something for me.
And it looks as though, after much going around in circles, an Adelaide Pinc & Steel physio will be running an SUP exercise programme at the end of the year and will contact me when it is more of a reality. Yay!
But, whatever else happens, I'm determined to keep up the weights at night.
Mostly, since starting Letrozole, exercise has helped but only until I sit down again. This seems to be a bit longer lasting so, fingers crossed...maybe not...too painful...
I'm also trying to sign up for Encore again next term but may not get in if the number of newbies is too high. If I can't, I've decided that I will run my own one woman aqua group one afternoon a week on the way home from work. May even do that anyway if I can work out a time that I don't have to be dashing home for someone else's activity.
I'm ntending to check out an exercise class in a local town on Saturday (there! I've written it so I have to do it!) - I've explained that I have an aversion to gyms (their website alludes to people who love them) and they still think they can do something for me.
And it looks as though, after much going around in circles, an Adelaide Pinc & Steel physio will be running an SUP exercise programme at the end of the year and will contact me when it is more of a reality. Yay!
But, whatever else happens, I'm determined to keep up the weights at night.
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This is from my Exercise Physiologist
Just FYI, every year each person is eligible for 5 Exercise Physiology sessions under Medicares Enhanced Primary Care Plan (EPC). There are also other things available like physio, dietitian, osteo etc...
ALSO, If you have private health insurance you may receive a further rebate on top of the scheduled fee.
Hopefully you can check it out and find someone that will tailor for you.
Once I get the all clear this is what I will be doing as the core muscles and muscles in general deterioate when you're unable to use them
Hope it helps and take care- Went to a pool this morning. Did my own aqua exercise programme plus a hundred metres either side. Enjoyed it, and felt tired but good afterwards. Completely different from my experience on Saturday. It was mixed up @artferret but even with both the trainer and me being careful, I think it still put too much strain on my neck.
- Thanks @arpie. Awesome 👏
- @Sister in regards to your pilates session, were you doing a lot of lying down work because that will make you dizzy if the instructor is not mixing up the sitting up and lying down exercises. I found that from time to time even on the reformer. Maybe you could try doing it through a physio on a more one on one situation, that way, like you said, you're using all of the equipment and not in one position constantly. Sometimes it's a case of finding the right pilates teacher too. I'd look around at what else is available in your area and have a chat with the instructor before trying their class.
- I thought it was for me! I think the playing is helping my fingers a bit though. (Did you like that segue getting things back on track?)
- @arpie
That a hint. - @arpie
You and I can perform in the Smith Street Mall, Darwin in July. We might earn a dollar or two! - I hope you find it fun, @Doodoo - it never fails to get people up & dancing at Uke Gatherings !! You can try & wifi it to the TV & dance along!!! The first guy in the video was 'new to it' but as more & more joined in, you can follow the moves well!! ;) Enjoy It is even funnier when people have had a few drinks!! LOL
A great one for the kids & grand kids, too. Some slick moves by the lady in red pants & the girls next to her! You can make the kicks as energetic as you want to!!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qZENj9_lis0 - Could you add the link please @arpie😊
