Read another article Amer. College of Sports Medicine.  This one was on the new and latest running trend the "minimalist" running shoes. Shoes that mimic more of a natural, barefoot type of running.

The study measured "bone marrow edema" with the more cushioned running shoes -vs- the minimalist running shoes "Vibram".

Results:  "Postraining MRI scores showed that more subjects in the "Vibram" (minimalist shoes)  10 of 19 showed increases in bone marrow edema in at least on e bone after 10 wk of running than that in the control group."

Bone marrow edema measured at 1 is normal and stimulates bone growth and that is why weight bearing exercise is so important.... but a score of 2 shows is indicative of potentially too much stress and increased injury. A score of 3 is considered stress injury.

Of the 19 participants in the study 10 had a score of 2,3, or 4 with two of those participants experienced stress fractures.

Conclusion of this study explained that if you choose to use the minimalist running shoe, you should introduce them to your feet ever so gradually it reduce stress fractures.

I was interested in this article because I had recently purchased some Nike shoes that felt so good in the store when I tried them in because they were so "light weight".  They felt good in the store, but after running a 5 k in them, I realized that this "minimalist shoe" trend is not for me having RA. :o

Difficulty running.  Had to walk, couldn't run on treadmill yesterday and could only do one mile as the balls of my feet were swollen/painful. I did weight training instead for 30 minutes.

Talked to Rheumatologist and she said to restart Enbrel and if symptoms return then we know it is the Enbrel causing them.  I'm used to taking injections on Mondays,,, so I don't start until then, can't wait to re-start and feel like myself again.   Really hoping those neurological symptoms do not return.

I will continue to do some form of exercise until I am able to fully run again.

Pain scale this morning 8/10 hip pain :(  Hope I make it to work today.

Hope all is well with you out there!

Does Enbrel cause weight gain?

I have gained 15 pounds since being on Enbrel and despite working out have not been able to lose it.... .until now!  Lost 5 pounds finally! 

Been off of Enbrel since June 3rd and now I have lost 5 pounds. BUT I have also increased my workout time from 30 + minutes to 60 + with weight training.

So, difficult to know if is because I am off the Enbrel or because I stepped it up a notch.

Either way not unhappy to kiss those pounds goodbye!

Had to improvise.  Feet were swollen and painful, so had to walk not run on treadmill, could only do 5 minutes so I used the reclined bike for 10 minutes, knees hurt so, then I used the elliptical for 15 minutes.  So I manage to get my 30 minutes of exercise. :)

Got to do what I got to do!

I mean, if my arms hurt, then I will use my legs... if my legs hurt then I'll use my arms, .... if my arm and my legs hurt then I will work on my abs. Or I'll go swimming  (if I have a pool)

Got to keep on keeping on, right?

:(   Pain increasing without Enbrel.  Had a tough time on treadmill yesterday, jogged 2 miles but had to walk the last mile due to hip, feet and back pain.  BUT I did it!  Forced myself to read the subtitles on the TV at the gym and it worked, made time pass by faster.   

Pain scale down after exercising.  (exercise always makes me feel better afterwards)  :)

Unfortunately my pain med consumption has gone up. :(

Got to keep on keeping on!!!  

Find out this week if I am to restart Enbrel but just with half a dose.  Hoping that is ok with Rheumatologist. Got to get back to normal.

10 K today divided into two workouts.  One in the morning for 1.67 miles and the rest in the evening running up to the Aqueduct in the desert, (beautiful!) with the hubby.  :)

Went up a tough hill and did not stop jogging even though I was huffing and puffing.  :)  The rest seem easy after that tough long hill.  Once again, making me believe that motivating yourself to exercise  is all about perspective. 

Hope all is well with everyone.  :)

Here is random pics of my boys playing at an Art Gallery Opening in Lancaster.

That buzzing feeling in my leg is gone!   Must of been the Enbrel.  My vision is much improved.



5 K today before work.  So far I am doing ok despite being off Enbrel for over 2 weeks.  :)

Tiiiiiiiiiiirrrrrrrrrrrrreeeeeeeeeeeeeeedddddddddddddd. 

Wondering if the RA symptoms return, if I could just half my dose of Enbrel instead.  I will ask the Rheummy.

Good Night all.  :)