Weight was not a factor. One of his first statements (this is an endocrinologist-I have to see him for thyroid problems) is that he wanted to make sure that my heart got plenty of exercise because of my "sedentary lifestyle". I call it SCI and that I only have use of about half the muscles below my legs. My doctor of physical medicine told me that I cannot do aerobics because my circilation won't remove the lactic acid (can't remember if that is right) before it causes damage. In healthy individuals, the muscles may become sore. In an SCI, it will be painful and cause muscle damage, as I'm sure many of us know. I do my flexing exercises, left lifs, and other easy strengthening exercises. But aerobics it out. He was one that I consider not bothering to care or understand what we go through.
Candle "Scars remind of us where we’ve been, they don’t have to dictate where we are going." ~David Rossi of Criminal Minds *********************************************************************** ________________________________ From: "[email protected]" <[email protected]> Its not easy. Actually it never is. Keep in mind that its a 50/50 or Win/Win situation. They need you to provide information and you need them to further your lifestyle. Most of the time, you have to present yourself before they open their mouths. Most of the time their society habits require major updating with each patient or .... very real human person. If you can't do something, let them know ahead of time... so they don't have to ask you. As medicine is action and reaction. We don't know you or your personal lifestyle and maybe some form of physical resistance is better then airobic exercise. Consumption of food for energy is another debatable issue worth discussion. Obviously your doctor wants to you to be healthy as possible and they don't not want to be seen as drug pushers. I truly wished that I had a better answer.... Best Wishes
