Guest guest Posted August 6, 2003 Report Share Posted August 6, 2003 I know this may be sort of be rude to ask here considering some are really going through some stuff but I would like to know and don't know where else to ask. So sorry beforehand. I am in remission from Graves since end of April. I still have my thyroid. My question is: Would exercise be good or bad for me? Something like low impact aerobics like Jazzercise if I pace myself? I am on a fairly restrictive diet for my Graves(self imposed and still cannot find a all purpose vitamin) but need something to stay a little fit( my labs are good) I would prefer swimming but there is not anyplace near me. Thanks, Sandy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 6, 2003 Report Share Posted August 6, 2003 Sandy, Exercise is not OT, as far as I'm concerned. My endo said " as long as your thyroid levels are in range, it is fine. So as long as you have no other medical conditions that preclude exercise, and your doctor hasn't advised against it, why not? Start of slow, even slower than you can do, and work your way up. That way it won't be a shock to your system, and will decrease the chance of injury (strains, etc.). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 6, 2003 Report Share Posted August 6, 2003 Sandy - Not a rude question at all! A very good one in fact. Exercise is important for us, although sometimes it's hard if you're feeling hypo and lousy. With Graves', we lose bone and muscle mass, so it is important to get some type of exercise - anything you will enjoy doing and keep doing! Make sure that you have the OK from your doctor before starting, though. For example, if your heartrate was still high from being hyper, it's best to get that under control before exercising so as not to stress your heart, etc. But if your doctor gives the green light, by all means, start exercising. Good luck with whatever exercise you choose! It's really hard to get started, especially if you're not at your ideal thyroid levels. For myself, that's been hard, but now that I've started, I have seen a lot of improvement in my muscle strength. OT Exercise? > I know this may be sort of be rude to ask here considering some are > really going through some stuff but I would like to know and don't > know where else to ask. So sorry beforehand. > I am in remission from Graves since end of April. I still have my > thyroid. My question is: > Would exercise be good or bad for me? Something like low impact > aerobics like Jazzercise if I pace myself? I am on a fairly > restrictive diet for my Graves(self imposed and still cannot find a > all purpose vitamin) but need something to stay a little fit( my labs > are good) I would prefer swimming but there is not anyplace near me. > Thanks, Sandy > > > > ------------------------------------- > The Graves' list is intended for informational purposes only and is not intended to replace expert medical care. > Please consult your doctor before changing or trying new treatments. > ---------------------------------------- > DISCLAIMER > > Advertisments placed on this yahoo groups list do not have the endorsement of > the listowner. I have no input as to what ads are attached to emails. > -------------------------------------------------------------------------- ------------ > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 6, 2003 Report Share Posted August 6, 2003 Hi Sandy, I think as soon as you have levels under control exercise is a good thing. I started with walking, although even at my worst I still did tai chi every day too. Now I not only walk, I swim and also do some physical therapy work, the result of an auto accident I had. Exercise makes us feel better, build muscle, too. If you're in remission, there's absolutely no reason not to do what you like. Terry > > Reply-To: graves_support > Date: Wed, 06 Aug 2003 16:04:35 -0000 > To: graves_support > Subject: OT Exercise? > > I know this may be sort of be rude to ask here considering some are > really going through some stuff but I would like to know and don't > know where else to ask. So sorry beforehand. > I am in remission from Graves since end of April. I still have my > thyroid. My question is: > Would exercise be good or bad for me? Something like low impact > aerobics like Jazzercise if I pace myself? I am on a fairly > restrictive diet for my Graves(self imposed and still cannot find a > all purpose vitamin) but need something to stay a little fit( my labs > are good) I would prefer swimming but there is not anyplace near me. > Thanks, Sandy > > > > ------------------------------------- > The Graves' list is intended for informational purposes only and is not > intended to replace expert medical care. > Please consult your doctor before changing or trying new treatments. > ---------------------------------------- > DISCLAIMER > > Advertisments placed on this yahoo groups list do not have the endorsement of > the listowner. I have no input as to what ads are attached to emails. > ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ > -------- > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 6, 2003 Report Share Posted August 6, 2003 --Thanks all, I appreciate all the comments. I feel weak all the time and think this may help. I will take it very slow though. It involves a little hand weights and I am in my 40's. Somewhere I read this is really good for strength. My labs say all is well but some days I wonder. Thanks, Sandy - In graves_support , Terry ding <aldente@s...> wrote: > Hi Sandy, > > I think as soon as you have levels under control exercise is a good thing. I > started with walking, although even at my worst I still did tai chi every > day too. Now I not only walk, I swim and also do some physical therapy work, > the result of an auto accident I had. Exercise makes us feel better, build > muscle, too. If you're in remission, there's absolutely no reason not to do > what you like. > > Terry > > > From: " Sandy " <singsfp@y...> > > Reply-To: graves_support > > Date: Wed, 06 Aug 2003 16:04:35 -0000 > > To: graves_support > > Subject: OT Exercise? > > > > I know this may be sort of be rude to ask here considering some are > > really going through some stuff but I would like to know and don't > > know where else to ask. So sorry beforehand. > > I am in remission from Graves since end of April. I still have my > > thyroid. My question is: > > Would exercise be good or bad for me? Something like low impact > > aerobics like Jazzercise if I pace myself? I am on a fairly > > restrictive diet for my Graves(self imposed and still cannot find a > > all purpose vitamin) but need something to stay a little fit( my labs > > are good) I would prefer swimming but there is not anyplace near me. > > Thanks, Sandy > > > > > > > > ------------------------------------- > > The Graves' list is intended for informational purposes only and is not > > intended to replace expert medical care. > > Please consult your doctor before changing or trying new treatments. > > ---------------------------------------- > > DISCLAIMER > > > > Advertisments placed on this yahoo groups list do not have the endorsement of > > the listowner. I have no input as to what ads are attached to emails. > > ------------------------------------------------------------------ ------------ > > -------- > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 6, 2003 Report Share Posted August 6, 2003 It does take some time for your body to catch up with your labs. Give it time, but don't push your self too much. We can easily over do it, and then it takes us longer to recover. Jen M OT Exercise? > > > > > > I know this may be sort of be rude to ask here considering some > are > > > really going through some stuff but I would like to know and don't > > > know where else to ask. So sorry beforehand. > > > I am in remission from Graves since end of April. I still have my > > > thyroid. My question is: > > > Would exercise be good or bad for me? Something like low impact > > > aerobics like Jazzercise if I pace myself? I am on a fairly > > > restrictive diet for my Graves(self imposed and still cannot find > a > > > all purpose vitamin) but need something to stay a little fit( my > labs > > > are good) I would prefer swimming but there is not anyplace near > me. > > > Thanks, Sandy > > > > > > > > > > > > ------------------------------------- > > > The Graves' list is intended for informational purposes only and > is not > > > intended to replace expert medical care. > > > Please consult your doctor before changing or trying new > treatments. > > > ---------------------------------------- > > > DISCLAIMER > > > > > > Advertisments placed on this yahoo groups list do not have the > endorsement of > > > the listowner. I have no input as to what ads are attached to > emails. > > > ------------------------------------------------------------------ > ------------ > > > -------- > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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