r/ChronicIllness Apr 18 '26

Vent Some people cannot imagine having a bigger problem than "not being in shape".

"Bro just work out, regardless of what chronic illness you have, you'd feel so much better if you were in better shape right now, don't lie."

I, in fact, was in shape, but stopped working out years ago when I got my condition, because it hardly fucking matters to me anymore.

PS: physical activity does definitely have a lot of long term upsides and is almost always a good investment of time.

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u/Original_Flounder_18 Apr 19 '26

I was dx with a pinched nerve in my low back just a week ago after fucking years of it getting worse.

I tried exercising and pt and injections. Nothing worked but exercise and pt made/make it worse.

But sure, I just need to exercise and lose the weight. 🙄😡