WOMENS-HEALTH Messages for January, 1998: Re: musclepower and hormones, dr. Marchbein

Re: musclepower and hormones, dr. Marchbein

From: anneminke (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Wed, 28 Jan 1998 09:17:43 -0600 (CST)

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At Tue, 27 Jan 1998, Harvey S. Marchbein, M.D. wrote: >
>At Tue, 27 Jan 1998, anneminke wrote:

>>Well, I have been told that, especially, hormonal treatment and
>>anesthesia weaken your muscles considerably.
>
>Wrong, wrong and wrong. Whoever told you that doesn't know s..t from
>shinola. (Sorry. An expression from my youth in Brooklyn, NY)

Like the expression! I will pass it on to those who told meabout the weakened muscles!!

>>Sorry for the novel, but FINALLY my question is: are there any vitamins
>>or other treatments I can have to strengthen my muscles after all this?

>Anneminke,
>
>I remember your history very well. I use the Nordic Track like you use
>running. I agree with a good multivitamin, Vitamin E 400IU and Vitamion
>C 500-1000mg per day in addition to adequate calcium intake. It sounds
>like you need physical therapy and rebuild your muscle and strength
>rather than all-out running til it is healed.
>
>Last point - this is for everyone. Never exercise with tight muscles.
>Either start slowly to warm your muscles and then increase activity or
>warm them, stretch (soooooo important) and them get into the heavier
>workout.
>--
>Harvey S. Marchbein, M.D. FACOG

Thank you for the advise doctor Marchbein! I have been under treatment by a physical therapist for quite a while already, but I guess I'm just a little impatient and looking for the wondertreatment. She was already considering surgery, but maybe you'll understand that I find I've had enough of that lately. I'll be a good girl and take my vitamins as you suggested. (And pay you a visit at my next New York marathon!)

--
Anneminke

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