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Posted 9/6/2012 4:04 PM (GMT 0)
I've noticed that even when I am flaring badly that when I go swimming the symptoms seem to disappear while I am in the water. I can literally stay in a pool or lake for hours without feeling the need to go. Urgency, cramping etc... all go away. Do you think the weightlessness of the water does something to your insides that relieves the pressure and some fo the inflammation that causes this? Has anyone else ever noticed anything similar?
Posted 9/6/2012 5:52 PM (GMT 0)
yes!! i totally know what you mean. last summer during my really bad flare, my mom got me an inflatable kiddy pool and i'd sit in it for hours because it took away my cramps. unfortunately, it popped so no more pool this year. i also can take a 2 hour bath and not feel any cramping.
Posted 9/6/2012 5:55 PM (GMT 0)
It makes sense! Lots of women chose water births! Water is soothing.
Posted 9/6/2012 5:58 PM (GMT 0)
Huh, that's interesting.
Posted 9/6/2012 6:47 PM (GMT 0)
I believe it. I've had some weird cramping over this summer and when I've hit the pool with my daughter and did a couple laps it went away.
Posted 9/6/2012 9:23 PM (GMT 0)
Yes !! Totally !
Posted 9/7/2012 12:31 AM (GMT 0)
Maybe it distracts you? I know when I am not doing anything, I tend to notice the cramps more but when I am busy or out with friends, not so much.
Posted 9/7/2012 1:29 AM (GMT 0)
I'm a swimmer myself and yes, I understand what you mean :) I haven't really gotten in the pool for a while ever since I had pred treatment, but when I used to do the butterfly stroke, it felt like the dolphin kicks would trigger my bowel movements, and I would freak out but somehow, once I stopped my lap, it all went away and I used to think, "What was that all about?!"
Posted 9/7/2012 1:53 AM (GMT 0)
No problems in pools, the ocean, swimming, diving, snorkeling. I am so focused on what I am doing no time to pay attention to anything else. I go in the water at least 2-3 times per week.
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