I've heard cardio exercise is not recommended for lymies. Not sure why. I still want to do my best to keep my body in shape. Is indoor cycling ok?
What do you do for exercising?
Thanks,
Posted by tricia386 (Member # 29623) on :
I am not sure about this either? I was told this too.. I know pilates and yoga etc. but i would like an answer too why cardio is bad
Posted by kam (Member # 3410) on :
When insurance paid for physical therapy, bicycling was one of the things that worked for me.
I did read why cardio is not welcome at first but can't recall why.
I do walk when able but only for 5 or 10 min due to health so dont' consider that cardio.
I assume it will take you a while to figure out what you can do and how often.
When I first came down sick I would be able to walk for 3 days in a row about 20 min.
Then it would be months before I was able to do it again.
The physical therapist that I have now just kind of lets me figure things out on my own on what I can and can't do.
I am doing water therapy...but havne't in about 3 months due to health
Posted by Keebler (Member # 12673) on :
- Ask your LLMD. It varies for each person. I'll be back with some links of past discussions for a guide. -
Posted by Keebler (Member # 12673) on :
- Indoor cycling can be done very slowly and still hit a certain rhythm. So, yes, if done slowly AND without "payback" that can be good. But it may be just one minute a day, every 3rd day for some -- or 5 minutes - or longer for others.
Start slowly and never assume that you've not overdone it until you see how the next few days after that play out. "Payback" can come the next day with deep fatigue. That's not good.
Aerobics are to be avoided with active infections for many reasons detailed here. Mitochondria damage is also discussed here, VERY important regarding exercise. Adrenal support, too -- and the effect of the excess toxic load on the liver during exercise. ---------
Advanced Topics in Lyme Disease (Diagnostic Hints and Treatment Guidelines for Lyme and Other Tick Borne Illnesses
Dr. Burrascano's Treatment Guidelines (2008) - 37 pages
------------ As important as any supplements, sections regarding self-care:
Go to page 27 for SUPPORTIVE THERAPY & the CERTAIN ABSOLUTE RULES
and also pages 31-32 for advice on a safe, non-aerobic exercise plan and physical rehabilitation.
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Lyme disease patients often carry other "stealth" infections, including viruses that may not be affected by antibiotics.
[Post-polio expert] Dr. [Richard] Bruno points out that physical over-activity is the biggest cause of post-polio symptoms. [3] (See Dr. Bruno's "Fainting and Fatigue" in the Spring 1996 CFIDS Chronicle -
Excerpt:
``when mice infected with Coxsackie B3 were forced to swim in a warm pool, the virulence of the virus was drastically augmented.
In fact, viral replication was augmented 530 times. This did horrendous things to the animals' hearts. We all know that to play squash with the flu can lead to heart attacks. Much the same danger can be courted by undertaking hard exercise with M.E. (CFS).'' -------
What works: See Dr. B's guidelines above . . . but each patient is a bit different so much depends on how a person can manage activity.
PILATES, RESTORATIVE YOGA, TAI CHI, QI GONG, WALKING . . . weight training IF wrists/tendons can do that . . . gentle swimming in a warm pool, gentle biking . . .
GENTLE "whatever you enjoy doing to move your body as best you can" -- I think DANCING a bit around to a song on the radio is a good idea once an hours. But, the speed need not clobber you. Just move to a degree that is enjoyable. Breathe. Feel the muscles move stuff through.
Remember that rest is vital, too. -
Posted by sixgoofykids (Member # 11141) on :
Cardio is bad if you're stamina is not up to it. Pilates will actually keep you in great shape and is a challenging workout, it just won't drain your adrenals like cardio can .... though if you did it everyday while you're sick, it might.
I'd recommend reading Dr. B's guidelines on exercise at www.ilads.org in his diagnostic and treatment guidelines. They give specifics on what exercise can be done and he says you MUST exercise to get better.
Posted by fatherguido (Member # 25266) on :
My LLMD said mild exercise is recommended but absolutely no cardio. I think he said cardio while on abx can damage your heart.
Posted by randibear (Member # 11290) on :
i use my elliptical but very slowly. i can only do 15 minutes per day five days a week.
but anything to get me some energy. and warm my feet up.