[snelsen]

#1064316

Sounds like a fun day (except for the cramps!) They might have simply occurred. Who knows? Sounds like you did A LOT!
Maybe a little too much?

I do not recall if you re hyper at this time, or not. I probably should look before I write this.
You certainly do not need to stop LIVING, when you are hyper, but your whole body is in overdrive and racing, and that consumes a lot of energy. When I was hyper, I was like a whirling dervish, without anyone to tell me to take it a little easy. I wish they had. But it was abnormal, frenetic hyperactivity. The facilitators have said that doing a lot of strenuous work out, going for really long runs, in other words, take it easy, is the best way to go when you are hyper.
Moderation in all things is a good way to think. But your day sounded great until the cramps, and it is wonderful to forget that you had Graves’.

[scgirl]

#1018370

Yesterday I went on the paddle boat with my friend and younger sibs and I forgot I had this disease. I paddled us all the way to the next cove with little help and i paddled half way back and swam it home with them my legs started cramping up so badly and I couldn’t get back in the boat without pain. I could barely walk…
What is the worst that can happen if I exersize to heavily?
Is it ever normal to forget you have graves disease and can’t do much excersoze?

[Kimberly]

#1064317

scgirl wrote:Is it ever normal to forget you have graves disease and can’t do much excersoze?

Hello – I think that many of us experience good days and bad days on this Graves’ Disease rollercoaster. Sounds like you were fortunate to have a *good* day! ” title=”Very Happy” />

However, the cramps were probably a sign that you might have overextended your body a bit. One of the problems that occurs with hypERthyroidism is muscle wasting, which can make activity like this difficult. I wouldn’t worry about this one day, but you might check with your doctor regarding specific exercise recommendations for the future. Once your levels are stable, you can get back into a regular activity routine, but for now, it’s best to make sure that your body has adequate rest.

[Harpy]

#1064318

The muscle fatigue/cramps, as are most of the symptoms, most likely due to a depletion of nutrients in the body caused by the Hyperthyroid state, once your hormone levels stabalise and your metabolism slows down a bit you will stop burning up nutrients so rapidly and your body will get a chance to re build it’s stores, particularly of trace elements.
It is important to allow time for your body to start healing, by giving it plenty of good quality foods, the fresher the better, light exercise is good to get blood flowing and still the mind, but do not overexert yourself as this will stress your body and work against you.

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