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Posted 8/21/2010 3:21 AM (GMT 0)
I am part of my high school cross country team and I'm kinda in a mini flare. I don't want it to get worse and I was just wondering if running long distance can hurt or help.
Thanks guys :)
Posted 8/21/2010 5:00 AM (GMT 0)
It depends. I find that my digestive system feels better after working out. However, I will bleed more after doing high-impact sports. For this reason, I no longer figure skate. The jumps (or should I say landings) and spins made me bleed a lot more when I was flaring. I now take Kathak lessons. It's not as high impact, and it's very cardiovascular. I'll sweat a lot in class and feel a lot better afterward.
Posted 8/22/2010 4:09 AM (GMT 0)
You want your body's energy to be directed toward healing. Rigorous exercise can be counterproductive, I think.
Posted 8/22/2010 4:23 AM (GMT 0)
Do what feels comfortable for you. In general exercise is good, but for me it hurts to do much moving in a flare.
Posted 8/22/2010 6:27 AM (GMT 0)

journey2health said...
You want your body's energy to be directed toward healing. Rigorous exercise can be counterproductive, I think.

That is an interesting point. The body heals when sleeping. I sleep a lot, especially during flares.
Posted 8/22/2010 3:44 PM (GMT 0)
I doubt it will do any harm.  In fact it may help. 

Personally I run alot, have done several marathons, and have found that excersise helps in many, many ways.  For one it may even regulate the immune system a bit.  Keeps you sane.  Keeps you other wise healthy.

I would run still.  Keep an eye on your iron levels.  If you have UC they could be low and it is vital, especially if you are excersising regularly to avoid low iron and anemia.

Posted 8/22/2010 5:35 PM (GMT 0)
I excercise through flares. Usually by running, but if I am low energy at least by doing vigorous walking (with known bathroom stops in case I need them). I figure keeping the other parts of the body healthy is good for the UC.
Posted 8/22/2010 6:45 PM (GMT 0)
seems many have an all our or nothing attitude with exercise. Moderation seems best and all out exercise doesn't make sense to me when flaring. The body will definitely tell you when you've had enough.

If you emotionally cannot stop exercising but complain about consistently flaring...it's not a physical problem..it's mental.

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Posted 8/22/2010 6:56 PM (GMT 0)
Yah. I find that exercises in which I sweat a lot really helps my body. Yesterday, I went to a hot vinaysa class. I had taken bikram class many years ago and didn't really like it, because we did so few poses and always the same ones. Anyway, I tried out this hot vinaysa class yesterday. I felt really good afterward. I had been retaining water, and all that extra water swelling went away with just that one 1 1/2 hour class. I'll have to take it again.
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