Hi everyone,
I've had a tough year. First had flu (swabbed and confirmed) and became very weak. Then pneumonia.
After a few months of extreme fatigue and body aches my blood results were iffy and I was referred to rheumatology where I was diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis.
I was a very fit and healthy runner before. I'm 5ft 2 and in my 30s but I've been so inactive - I've put on a lot of weight and now have a very low mood.
My consultant said if I can run, do it. But gently.
Am thinking 3k's instead of 5k's? I ran earlier for 5k and I was still going too fast (9 min miles is too fast for someone like me, I think?) and Ive completely overdone it and I'm in agony tonight.
I was wondering if anyone else has managed to keep jogging / running with arthritis and fatigue? My meds make me tired and bloated so I'm really up against it and just need some friendly support
Thanks x