[thompson91]

#1018472

Ok, now I’m a little confused about something else. I have been exercising regulary for over a year. My local gym did a Biggest Loser class like the TV show. I lost 17 lbs on the program prior to Graves (had no symptoms) and also 8 lbs on my own. I’m up to 30 lbs as of now. When I was at the dr on Friday I mentioned that I’m still exercising and he said nothing about it. However, I’m reading different posts on here and it seems like I should not be. Being in the medical profession I have been cutting back so my heart rate does not go up far right now. I use to exercise last year when it went up to the 160’s to burn fat. Now I’ve been staying in the 120’s or less by just walking on the treadmill or riding the statuary bike. I also use the weights. I dont want to cut it out altogether. So, I’m thinking I should call him on Monday to reask. Any thoughts?
Tina

[Bobbi]

#1065090

I would definitely ask the doctor again, just to be on the safe side. But it is possible that with your level of intervention already (meds, whatever), combined with your level of illness, and added to the fact that you are listening to your body and not pushing things right now, that your doctor is OK with whatever you are doing. I would, indeed, get it nailed down, though. Being hyperthyroid can throw the heart rhythm out of whack, and exercise makes that a more dangerous possibility. Also, there seemed to me to be a problem with muscle biochemistry while I was hyper. The muscles didn’t "recover" (for want of a better word) as quickly from retracting/working. Pushing them caused strains and shin splints.

Wishing you well,

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