This is the LAAAAAAAAAAST thing I want to do when I'm in so much pain BUUUUUUUT I think I really need to do something to get everything going in my body, hence all of my posts about lymphatic massages, lemon detox drink, etc. I hate the idea of everything just sitting there inside my body. It's even hard for me to drink sometimes but all I'm doing by not being as proactive as I should is hurting myself or at the very least, slowing down the process.
If you exercise, how much do you do a day/week? What kind of stuff do you do? I have a recumbent exercise bike, would that suffice as some aerobic type exercise to get everything flowing? Maybe 20 minutes twice a day? Is that too much or too little?
It's far too HOT and HUMID outside here in the Tampa, FL area. I never have air hunger like you all talk about but I feel almost suffocated when I exert myself outside due to the thickness of the air.
What do you all do for exercise?
Posted by sixgoofykids (Member # 11141) on :
I would highly recommend reading Dr. B's guidelines and what he says about exercise. www.ilads.org
Yes, I do exercise, but I'm nearing the end of treatment so what I do would not be appropriate for you right now.
Aerobic exercise is OUT until you have stamina!
Weight resistance, stretching, for an hour three days per week.
Again, the best I can do is repeat what Dr. B says .... there are a couple pages on exercise in the guidelines.
Exercise has been critical to my recovery.
Good luck!
Posted by nwisser (Member # 15682) on :
I mix it up: lift small weights a couple of days a week, ride the exercise bike 25-30 minutes a couple of times a week, go for walks when it's cool out. (Can't take the heat.) But it depends on your condition and your time limitations. Everyone's different.
And don't think that doing this has made me thin. Posted by gemofnj (Member # 15551) on :
If you are sweating, that is good!
Gets rid of toxins.
Posted by Lymetoo (Member # 743) on :
Go to General Support and look for the link titled "Hikers, Walkers Club" ...
Quite a few of us are walking for exercise.
We note whatever exercise you do, even trimming shrubs or mowing the lawn counts. Kam counts getting out in her power chair!
So join us, one and all!!
Posted by Lymetoo (Member # 743) on :
im currently having a lyme flare up and can barley walk...But in a few days i will be back at the gym doing my normal stuff
20-30 min on the eliptical some weights 9 -12 sets stomach followed by some stretching
then i head to the sauna...shower up and i'm good to go....
Working out is a must for everyone but more so for us lymies
Start nice and slow and work ur way up to a nice routine...when i feel good i go every day. But i think 3-4 times a week is fine. when u cant make it to the gym try to go for a walk and do some stretching at home
Good luck
Posted by Cadames62008 (Member # 16275) on :
exersice is so out for me right now.
My heart has way to many palps and its gets ups to high to fast.
If i walk downstairs it gets to 130 so i do not see exersice anytime in my near future
it is hard though cause i used to everyday
Posted by Dawnee (Member # 15089) on :
I have recently started exercising also. I have an elliptical but I can't hack more than a few minutes at a time right now..so I do it a few times a day trying to get up to 20 minutes.
I don't know how much is too much right now... it only takes 30 seconds for my heart to start pounding and speeding up at quite a clip. Anyone know how high your heart beat can go during exercise and still be safe?
Cardiologist told me that aerobics is absolutely fine, because my heart is structurally sound. But that was just before I found out I really had Lyme (which was causing major palps, racing, thuds etc)
Some doctors don't think stretching and certain exercising is good for Lyme patients. Might want to chat with yours and find out his/her feelings on the subject.
Posted by Cadames62008 (Member # 16275) on :
i see a cardiologist and he did the treadmill test and had mine at 200 and said it was fine since my heart was taking it and not having contractions.
He said I could exersise but I choose not to just cause the palps are very scary to me.
Posted by Lawrence (Member # 16436) on :
I have Lyme's, have had it for a year or even more and recently discovered. Starting Rocephin tomorrow. I'm walking a couple of miles a day, some light weight lifting, and cycling 40-45 miles 3x a week plus some shorter rides a couple times a week.
Posted by Lymeblue (Member # 6897) on :
MMMMEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!!
cardio, pilates and lifting weights...and running around the house chasing my daughters to finnish homework!!! AAGGGHHHH!!!
Posted by Angelica (Member # 15601) on :
I walk and attend a gentle yoga class that I really enjoy. Sometimes I swim when I can find a place to swim.
Posted by sparkle7 (Member # 10397) on :
Best I could manage is some walking around the block. I try to do some rebounding if I'm not too bad off.
It always feels like I'm going to overdo it so I don't do it too much.
I threw my back out really badly attempting to do yoga a couple of times. It took months to get back to being back to the "normal" level of pain - not excruciating.
I think it depends... I don't think it's good to push yourself if you aren't feeling well. I would swim more but the pool can be cold & I can't tolerate it anymore.
I find that the endorphins can make you feel good - so, you may overdo it. You have to take it slow & stop before it becomes too much. Just my experience...
Posted by m0joey (Member # 13494) on :
wow i'm amazed at all your exercise routines. Sounds like a lot of you don't have an issue with postexertional malaise!!
When I first got sick, I still attempted to go the gym every few days, and eventually bottomed out at riding the bike for 10 min a day.
After 2.5 years of being sick, I can't in my wildest dreams imagine riding a bike for 10 min a day without suffering the next day. Hopefully I"ll get there soon.
-joey
Posted by mandy614 (Member # 16524) on :
I've been really sick for 1 1/2 years but just recently diagnosed with Lyme a few months ago and on oral abx.Up until recently all I could do was stretch.
The herxs are still agony but I'm starting to feel stonger and on my rare good days when I'm not to fatigued, I'll force myself to walk outside and do yoga. It does make me feel better, lifts my spirits and makes me feel better about my growing bum .
Posted by Angelica (Member # 15601) on :
I have noticed if I can only do 3 sun salutations that alone will improve my mood and brain chemistry.
Posted by troutscout (Member # 3121) on :
I have had a real go of it with this Lyme stuff....and the only thing that got me better....in the end.....
Weight Lifting.
As much as possible...starting very light....then take 2 days of rest inbetween. (eventually...I got up to lifting every other day...then competed in a State wide Mini-Olympics) See the following links for more;
It pushed the antibiotics DEEP into areas that hadn't been hit before...WAY deep.
In fact, it helped with my detox.... the endorphins really rocked.....kept me sane.
TRY to excercise...deep muscle movement......take creatine for energy....and glutamine for recovery...as recommended by Dr B;s guidelines.
Trout Good Luck,
Posted by luvs2ride (Member # 8090) on :
If detox is your goal (and that is a great goal) all you have to do is move. You can stand in place and just gently swing your arms from side to side. Or sit on the edge of your bed and gently bounce. If you are bedridden, move in your bed. Flex and rotate feet, hands. Lift or slide arms and hips. Movement is necessary to get the lymphatic system operating.
Yoga is excellent for mind and body. Deep breathing, as practiced in yoga, is a powerful detoxer.
If you can walk, go to a local mall and just walk around. It doesn't have to be power walking at first. When you are better, you can speed up.
Search for deep breathing on this website. There have been great chats about it. Many yoga instructors offer a class for handicapped and elderly. You could check into those. They are gentle movement and focus on deep breathing and calming the mind.
Don't worry if you can't get your heartrate up yet, you may be too sick for that. Just move in some fashion every day and gradually, you will find yourself able to do more and more.
Christina, are you on CoQ10? It is essential for the heart.
I had the palpitations and they are frightening. I don't blame you for not wanting to exert yourself. Is your doctor treating you for Babs?
Posted by nwisser (Member # 15682) on :
I think of exercise as a supplement, and make sure I take it regularly. When I skip for more than two days, my health suffers.
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