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Blood Cancers & Disorders | Last Active: Feb 13 1:02am | Replies (170)

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@lynnebgraham

Hi @1pearl,
Wow I am so impressed with your exercise regime. When I was on Agralyn, I seemed to have more energy and would exercise every second day, doing gardening on the other days. Now, I can't be bothered. I know it is up to me to get of my but and do something, you give me some hope that I can do that. Will start today with a walk down to the bridge and back. Haven't done that in years. Live out of town and my only friend is my neighbor next door, who is 83. I am 73. Hubby is a recluse and doesn't want to go for walks. My mum was 93 when she passed and I remember saying to her move it or loose it, should take my own advice. My GP really scared me when he rang up after I had blood tests done in the morning, and said my platelets were extremely high and he was worried about having a stroke. I wasnt on tablets for 2 weeks at that time. I had to take 6 asprin and 2 hydrae for 2 weeks, before my levels went below 400. So I will always take 1 asprin per day. That was just befoe Christmas, bad time of the year to have issues. Hopefully when I see Haematologist in 2 weeks they will be back to normal. Took nearly 3 weeks to get all results when I had my bone marrow test. Think positive, all will work out.
Keep up the good work, cheers Lynne.

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I had a great cardiologist who was really encouraging about even a little exercise. The new one is ok, but not a "people person." I will also say that my husband's heart attack motivated him to join Silver Sneakers, go to the gym regularly, and eat better. His heart has completely recovered and his A1C numbers are normal (he had been "prediabetic). So enjoy your walk to the bridge! It's 21F here in Michigan this morning, so I will enjoy my indoor bike ride while I watch the bird feeder.