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Re: aerobic exercise and endo
From: Denise (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Thu Dec 31 10:09:28 1998
Holly:
Thanks for the info. And I couldn't agree with you more.... bicycling
with endo? No way definitely not for me either.
Hugs!
Denise M.
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Holly R Campbell [SMTP:hrc@U.Arizona.EDU]
> Sent: Thursday, December 31, 1998 10:59 AM
> To: Multiple recipients of list
> Subject: Re: aerobic exercise and endo
>
> Hi,
>
> This is my first post to the endo list. I have enjoyed reading all of
> your comments over the last few days. I finally have something to
> contribute regarding endo and exercise (see below). First, I'll tell
> you
> a little about me. My endo pain started a year ago. I finally had a
> lap
> done two weeks ago. I think it went well, but the pain is coming
> back. I
> don't know yet if it's the endo or adhesions. I think my doctor will
> put
> me on a GNRH agonist in a few weeks. Sounds like fun. I'm 26, no
> children yet.
>
> Regarding exercise: Yesterday I found a great article on the web. It
> says that aerobic exercise is preferred for endo patients, but only at
> 50
> to 70% maximum heart rate. It explains how to calculate this rate
> given
> your age. Aerobic exercise at this rate helps reduce the
> masculinizing
> side effects of Danazol. Also, workouts above 60% of max release
> autoimmune suppressants, which I gather isn't good for endo, but the
> article doesn't say why exactly. Also, it says that "intesive exercie
> has
> been shown to increase the body's levels of naturally-occurring
> estrogen
> and progesterone". Thus, this "may undermine the effects of" drugs
> used
> to keep estrogen low. Anyway, there is quite a bit more in the
> article
> re: how often and what kind of exercise is good for endo. They
> suggest 4
> days a week at approximately 60% of maximum workloads. Swimming and
> cycling are best choices. If you want to read the article it's at:
>
> http://www.endohouston.org/exercies.html
>
> I don't know about cycling! With the pain I have, sitting on a
> bicycle is
> the last thing I want to do!
>
> Happy New Year to all!
> Holly
>
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