Guest guest Posted July 27, 2010 Report Share Posted July 27, 2010 > Does any of you do yoga while on the diet? What is your experience with having Chron's/Colitis and doing yoga at the same time. Can yoga have bad effects on people like us. Yeah - I do lots of yoga - I think it is fantastic for us. If I'm feeling at all symptomatic before I go, I always always feel better afterwards. Exercise in general - unless you are too sick at that point - is very helpful, IME. For one, you are increasing endorphins which regulate the immune system and make you feel good and help vanquish - erase - low levels of pain and achiness. Mara Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 27, 2010 Report Share Posted July 27, 2010 Are there any specific poses you can think of? I thought the twisting poses were supposed to be good. > > > Does any of you do yoga while on the diet? What is your experience with having Chron's/Colitis and doing yoga at the same time. Can yoga have bad effects on people like us. > > Yeah - I do lots of yoga - I think it is fantastic for us. If I'm feeling at all > symptomatic before I go, I always always feel better afterwards. > > Exercise in general - unless you are too sick at that point - > is very helpful, IME. For one, you are increasing endorphins > which regulate the immune system and make you feel good > and help vanquish - erase - low levels of pain and achiness. > > Mara > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 27, 2010 Report Share Posted July 27, 2010 For what in particular? Mara > > Are there any specific poses you can think of? I thought the twisting poses were supposed to be good. > > > > > >> >>> Does any of you do yoga while on the diet? What is your experience with having Chron's/Colitis and doing yoga at the same time. Can yoga have bad effects on people like us. >> >> Yeah - I do lots of yoga - I think it is fantastic for us. If I'm feeling at all >> symptomatic before I go, I always always feel better afterwards. >> >> Exercise in general - unless you are too sick at that point - >> is very helpful, IME. For one, you are increasing endorphins >> which regulate the immune system and make you feel good >> and help vanquish - erase - low levels of pain and achiness. >> >> Mara >> > > > > > ------------------------------------ > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 27, 2010 Report Share Posted July 27, 2010 I've been doing yoga for several years (I started before I had my first Crohn's flare). I love it. I've really gotten back into it lately. There are so many benefits of yoga I don't see how it could hurt anyone with digestive issues. There are actually a good bit of moves that specifically aid digestion and I've found sites for Yoga and IBS/D. Because of a hip injury, it's one of the safest exercise routines I can do. http://www.helpforibs.com/yoga/ Misty Kimble CD - no meds SCD - Jan 2008 > > Does any of you do yoga while on the diet? What is your experience with having Chron's/Colitis and doing yoga at the same time. Can yoga have bad effects on people like us. > > Thanks! > Lilia > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 27, 2010 Report Share Posted July 27, 2010 I've done it but yoga always hurts my joints like crazy. Most people tell me I'm wrong and that yoga doesn't do that but that doesn't make any sense to me since I know what I'm feeling. I did pilates with UC and on the diet though. It only bothered me if my symptoms were flaring up quite badly, otherwise it's helped me. Stacey > > Does any of you do yoga while on the diet? What is your experience with having Chron's/Colitis and doing yoga at the same time. Can yoga have bad effects on people like us. > > Thanks! > Lilia > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 27, 2010 Report Share Posted July 27, 2010 > I've done it but yoga always hurts my joints like crazy. How long are you talking about and which form? Because, initially, you can go through a period when you are stretching out stuff you haven't manipulated in years, where a lot of toxins are released and it is very tiring and you can get an achy feeling. For which, I'm sure an epsom bath would work wonders. Or are you talking long term - where it can mean - though doesn't necessarily - that things are hurting because you are opening them up and rearranging your body a bit, bones an muscles and etc., while getting rid of bad habits and getting more balance in your body. Mara > Most people tell me I'm wrong and that yoga doesn't do that but that doesn't make any sense to me since I know what I'm feeling. I did pilates with UC and on the diet though. It only bothered me if my symptoms were flaring up quite badly, otherwise it's helped me. > Stacey > > >> >> Does any of you do yoga while on the diet? What is your experience with having Chron's/Colitis and doing yoga at the same time. Can yoga have bad effects on people like us. >> >> Thanks! >> Lilia >> > > > > > ------------------------------------ > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 27, 2010 Report Share Posted July 27, 2010 I can't really answer either question. I just did whichever yoga class they were teaching at the gym . Recently they created a " yo-lates " class that I'm sure would have been interesting to check out but we have to pay for those types of classes. I wasn't doing it for very long but I suspect my problem with it stems more from long term prednisone use than anything else - I really feel it a lot more than most of the other people there because the joints are so raw. It's okay though...I prefer zumba anyway! Stacey > >> > >> Does any of you do yoga while on the diet? What is your experience with having Chron's/Colitis and doing yoga at the same time. Can yoga have bad effects on people like us. > >> > >> Thanks! > >> Lilia > >> > > > > > > > > > > ------------------------------------ > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 27, 2010 Report Share Posted July 27, 2010 A man suffering from UC told me he improved tremendously after doing yoga practiced by Swami Ramdev. Two particular poses he recommended were kapalbhati and alom vilom (sp?). I was told they were advanced so my daughter did not do them. I know you can find videos of them on the net. Hope this helps. Josie Mom to 12yd CD dx 3/09 SCD 6 months no meds > > > > > Does any of you do yoga while on the diet? What is your experience with having Chron's/Colitis and doing yoga at the same time. Can yoga have bad effects on people like us. > > > > Yeah - I do lots of yoga - I think it is fantastic for us. If I'm feeling at all > > symptomatic before I go, I always always feel better afterwards. > > > > Exercise in general - unless you are too sick at that point - > > is very helpful, IME. For one, you are increasing endorphins > > which regulate the immune system and make you feel good > > and help vanquish - erase - low levels of pain and achiness. > > > > Mara > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 28, 2010 Report Share Posted July 28, 2010 Since I developed Sphincter of Oddi dysfunction I’ve been unable to do yoga, as 95% of the movements aggravate my Sphincter of Oddi within a minute or two (serious right upper quadrant abdominal pain, followed by severe nausea, followed by a week of digestive distress). After doing yoga for many years, this was difficult to accept. But there it is. I walk and do some leg and back stretching exercises to help with my spinal issues and neuropathies that don’t involve bending or stressing my upper GI. Recently I started tai chi, and so far am doing OK in terms of my upper GI remaining calm. Sometimes our bodies have other ideas about exercise [sigh]. Kim M. SCD 6 years Sphincter of Oddi dysfunction 6+ years neurological & spinal deterioration 3+ years >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>. I've done it but yoga always hurts my joints like crazy. Most people tell me I'm wrong and that yoga doesn't do that but that doesn't make any sense to me since I know what I'm feeling. I did pilates with UC and on the diet though. It only bothered me if my symptoms were flaring up quite badly, otherwise it's helped me. Stacey > > Does any of you do yoga while on the diet? What is your experience with having Chron's/Colitis and doing yoga at the same time. Can yoga have bad effects on people like us. > > Thanks! > Lilia Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 30, 2010 Report Share Posted July 30, 2010 I am asking about yoga because I started doing it when I got my Chron's/UC and I increased my hemoglobin levels, which I am sure has a lot to do with yoga. The problem with me is that every time I do yoga, I feel as if my energy is all drained, so I was wondering if it has any bad effects on people doing our diet. I know it is better to do yoga on a hungry stomach. But this makes yoga even more difficult when all my energy is gone after the exercise. > > > > Does any of you do yoga while on the diet? What is your experience with > having Chron's/Colitis and doing yoga at the same time. Can yoga have bad > effects on people like us. > > > > Thanks! > > Lilia > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 30, 2010 Report Share Posted July 30, 2010 I am asking about yoga because I started doing it when I got my Chron's/UC and I increased my hemoglobin levels, which I am sure has a lot to do with yoga. The problem with me is that every time I do yoga, I feel as if my energy is all drained, so I was wondering if it has any bad effects on people doing our diet. I know it is better to do yoga on a hungry stomach. But this makes yoga even more difficult when all my energy is gone after the exercise. > > > > Does any of you do yoga while on the diet? What is your experience with > having Chron's/Colitis and doing yoga at the same time. Can yoga have bad > effects on people like us. > > > > Thanks! > > Lilia > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 30, 2010 Report Share Posted July 30, 2010 I started doing yoga every day (well, almost every day) around the same time I started SCD because I had noticed in the past that when I exercised regularly my BMs were better, and this is the one form of exercise I can do regularly now given my family and work constraints. I try to do it first thing in the morning before breakfast but occasionally do it later in the day. I haven't noticed any bad effects (if anything I usually feel energized afterwards), but the exercise also doesn't seem to be having the positive effect on digestion it had in the past! I do know that sometimes after doing yoga I feel profoundly *sad*, as if the yoga stretching gets the sadness out of my muscles or something (though this hasn't happened in a while). I don't remember feeling drained though. I'm sorry this isn't helpful. Maybe try a different routine or different poses? mishaSCD ~6 weeks I am asking about yoga because I started doing it when I got my Chron's/UC and I increased my hemoglobin levels, which I am sure has a lot to do with yoga. The problem with me is that every time I do yoga, I feel as if my energy is all drained, so I was wondering if it has any bad effects on people doing our diet. I know it is better to do yoga on a hungry stomach. But this makes yoga even more difficult when all my energy is gone after the exercise. > > > > Does any of you do yoga while on the diet? What is your experience with > having Chron's/Colitis and doing yoga at the same time. Can yoga have bad > effects on people like us. > > > > Thanks! > > Lilia > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 30, 2010 Report Share Posted July 30, 2010 It can be an intense workout - that like other workouts - makes you tired immediately afterwards. I was dead for a while after my hour and a half class earlier. It's pretty normal though to feel that after exercising. But if you are totally totally dead you may need to find an easier class and work up to that earlier level class. Also, I would make sure I got some protein in at least an hour and a half before the class. I never heard the hungry thing. It's best to have enough energy to get through the class. Mara > I am asking about yoga because I started doing it when I got my Chron's/UC and I increased my hemoglobin levels, which I am sure has a lot to do with yoga. The problem with me is that every time I do yoga, I feel as if my energy is all drained, so I was wondering if it has any bad effects on people doing our diet. I know it is better to do yoga on a hungry stomach. But this makes yoga even more difficult when all my energy is gone after the exercise. > > >>> >>> Does any of you do yoga while on the diet? What is your experience with >> having Chron's/Colitis and doing yoga at the same time. Can yoga have bad >> effects on people like us. >>> >>> Thanks! >>> Lilia >> > > > > > ------------------------------------ > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 30, 2010 Report Share Posted July 30, 2010 Does anyone just walk, like hard walking or 3-6 mile walking? I used to and haven't tried since CD. Now I feel I could really benefit from it just to keep everything flowing and to stop smoking...I'm not financially motivated to actually try yoga yet. Just need good shoes for walking. Debbie 41 cd It can be an intense workout - that like other workouts - makes you tired immediatelyafterwards. I was dead for a while after my hour and a half class earlier. It's prettynormal though to feel that after exercising. But if you are totally totally dead you may need to find an easier class and work up to that earlier level class.Also, I would make sure I got some protein in at least an hour and a half beforethe class. I never heard the hungry thing. It's best to have enough energy to get through the class. Mara > I am asking about yoga because I started doing it when I got my Chron's/UC and I increased my hemoglobin levels, which I am sure has a lot to do with yoga. The problem with me is that every time I do yoga, I feel as if my energy is all drained, so I was wondering if it has any bad effects on people doing our diet. I know it is better to do yoga on a hungry stomach. But this makes yoga even more difficult when all my energy is gone after the exercise. > > >>> >>> Does any of you do yoga while on the diet? What is your experience with>> having Chron's/Colitis and doing yoga at the same time. Can yoga have bad >> effects on people like us.>>> >>> Thanks!>>> Lilia>> > > > > > ------------------------------------> > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 30, 2010 Report Share Posted July 30, 2010 I use the Sansone walking DVDs a lot. They vary from 1 to 5 miles. I can only handle about 1 or 2 miles at the moment. They use simple low impact moves and strength training, so they are a good all-around workout. I have yoga DVDs as well, but 10 rounds of sun salutations is not for me. Doing some yoga -- like 15 minutes or so-- is all I can handle. I really like the way I feel afterwards, though. There are a lot of gentle yoga workouts out, including one by Small who has a yoga for MS video. -- Does anyone just walk, like hard walking or 3-6 mile walking? I used to and haven't tried since CD. Now I feel I could really benefit from it just to keep everything flowing and to stop smoking...I'm not financially motivated to actually try yoga yet. Just need good shoes for walking. Debbie 41 cd Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 30, 2010 Report Share Posted July 30, 2010 Does anyone just walk, like hard walking or 3-6 mile walking? I walked for an hour this morning and really enjoyed it =) Cheers!Alyssa 16 yo UC April 2008, dx Sept 2008SCD June 2009 (restarted)Azathioprine 75 mg 1x per dayPrednisone 12.5 mg 1x per day (trying to wean!!!!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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