Comments on Arthritis Mom: Kids, video games and exercise

I am 28 and was diagnosed with RA at 21. I was jus...

2009-06-04T13:39:54.820-07:00

I am 28 and was diagnosed with RA at 21. I was just sitting and wondering whether I should no longer play video games with my RA. I own a Wii and love it, I'm also a fan of other game consoles.

Thank you for posting this entry! It is great to read about so many others who have RA and continue to enjoy the fun things in life without letting this little "road block" get in your way.

I just bought EA Active and I can't wait to try that!

I'm 35 and have both RA and OA. Wii Fit is a great...

2009-03-12T21:06:00.000-07:00

I'm 35 and have both RA and OA. Wii Fit is a great low impact workout. Be careful with the Boxing, Tennis and Bowling. It caused me to suffer tendonitis in both elbows and hands. Unfortunately that triggered a nasty RA and OA attack that has gone on for 8 months and counting. It's an awesome product. Just be careful. :-)

I have RA also and cannot wait to get my hands on ...

2008-09-18T17:48:00.000-07:00

I have RA also and cannot wait to get my hands on one of those Wii Fits. I am hoping we can track one down by Christmas. I go to the YMCA several days a week for aquatic arthritis classes, but since the Y is 20 minutes away and we homeschool, our schedule goes kerplooee... lol.

I'm 39 and I have RA and a Wii Fit. I love it! E...

2008-08-29T08:44:00.000-07:00

I'm 39 and I have RA and a Wii Fit. I love it! Even when I feel stiff in the morning and don't want to excercise some of the easier yoga moves get me loosened up and moving better. It makes me want to excercise, too, and I don't have to fight my husband for time on the elliptical.

Thank you for this encouraging blog. Thank you for...

2008-07-28T14:31:00.000-07:00

Thank you for this encouraging blog. Thank you for helping me see that I can have RA and still live my life and be a good mom. I'll be back!

My husband bought the Fit first (because it was th...

2008-07-28T13:03:00.000-07:00

My husband bought the Fit first (because it was there) and then found a Wii. It's probably just like you say, as good as any exercise you do in your living room (though more entertaining). Unfortunately, with a 5-month-old, I don't have much time to use it. And half the time when I think about using it, my knee is so swollen I can't do much with it. Also, I'm still irritated with my husband for just up and buying it without really discussing it. I'd probably try harder to make time for it otherwise.

BTW, take its pronouncements on your BMI with a large grain of salt. My muscular, not-a-pound-of-fat-on-him Army brother registered as well overweight, whereas chubby me just dropped down into the "normal" range. As if!