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How to tell if it’s AS/ fibromyalgia or Mechanical back pain..

How to tell if it’s AS/ fibromyalgia or Mechanical back pain.
The differences in pain and inflammation and discomfort.?
For the last five days have been doing a short walk each day would this help or make the pain I am having worse?
Does anyone know?
Thank you.

  1. Hi Kathy
    Thank you, thank you for the link
    Still walking a little but not every day doing between 2,000 to 4,000 steps
    Anymore I start to ache feel like I have flu
    I have t walked for a few days as it’s been hot in the uk.
    I try and move around the house.
    Thank you
    Take care
    Jan

    1. It sounds like you are aware of your limits, but do not let that limit you! All the best, Kathy (Team member)

    2. thank you, I am still learning.
      The sun is helping with the pain, but still walking just inside.
      Thank you
      Take care

  2. Because it differs from one person to another, it's hard to know. In general, it's great that you are starting an exercise program, and I hope you see your symptoms improve over time, as well as all the other benefits exercise can bring. But.... As I'm sure you realize, you'll need to monitor yourself closely to see how your body reacts. You don't want to overdo it! (Here's the story of someone with AS who did overdo it). Have you spoken to your medical team about exercise? What did they recommend? Keep us posted on your progress! All the best, Kathy (Team member)

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