<p>About 8 years ago I was brand new to running. Brand.spanking.new. I had never run more that a few yards. I did my first 5k then I was getting ready for a 10k. I was normal-overweight, but loving life, and loving running. Rain, snow, cold, hot.</p>
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<p>Then two years later I developed a stomach condition where I couldn't eat. My body would not accept food. I was getting maybe 400-800 calories a day--in liquids. Between the pain and the lack of calories I quit running. I lost quite a bit of weight really, really fast. Mainly any calories I got were for body maintenance. I went down to a size 2.</p>
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<p>So, I've been sidelined for about 6 years. The condition is somewhat in remission, but I still have to watch what I eat (because it causes intense pain) and I have to watch how I exercise because it causes pain.</p>
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<p>I've wondered, from those of you have seen sports therapists, do you think they could help a case like mine? I don't think I'll ever run again, but surely there is some physical activity besides walking. (walking after being able to run is very very hard)</p>