Hello,
I've skated for 6 years, from 8 to 14 years old, and then quit due to outside circumstances. In the period of time after I quit, I was diagnosed with juvenile rheumatoid arthritis. The inflammation began in just my finger joints, and now, after 4 years, it has slowly spread to my wrists and toes as well. However, this is partially because I did not take the medication recommended by the doctor since I was interested in trying acupuncture as an alternative solution.
I am now getting back on the medication to control my arthritis, and I am interested in picking up figure skating again. My doctor did not give me a clear yes or no answer as to whether I could skate or not, so I am concerned as to how it would affect my arthritis. Has anyone had experience figure skating with arthritis?
The cold does make things worse but I was thinking I could just purchase really good heat-tech gear or something. Any advice on what gear to purchase? (especially gloves and socks that help retain heat!)
I really love skating and would do anything to get back on the ice, and would appreciate any advice!
I've skated for 6 years, from 8 to 14 years old, and then quit due to outside circumstances. In the period of time after I quit, I was diagnosed with juvenile rheumatoid arthritis. The inflammation began in just my finger joints, and now, after 4 years, it has slowly spread to my wrists and toes as well. However, this is partially because I did not take the medication recommended by the doctor since I was interested in trying acupuncture as an alternative solution.
I am now getting back on the medication to control my arthritis, and I am interested in picking up figure skating again. My doctor did not give me a clear yes or no answer as to whether I could skate or not, so I am concerned as to how it would affect my arthritis. Has anyone had experience figure skating with arthritis?
The cold does make things worse but I was thinking I could just purchase really good heat-tech gear or something. Any advice on what gear to purchase? (especially gloves and socks that help retain heat!)
I really love skating and would do anything to get back on the ice, and would appreciate any advice!