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I'm amazed with the exercise everyone is participating in! I was advised low impact activity and minimal lifting having HOCM.

My heart murmur is moderate to severe now with lighter activity, septal thickness increases by 1mm per year.

My approach to my condition is a healthy diet with careful choice of supplements.

Im okay not participating in higher levels of activity, this has helped to keep me off the OR table.

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@hocmgirl I am new to this diagnosis, and still learning how to listen to my body. I was told to stick to low impact and especially no sudden changes with exertion (like doing squats quickly). Be over hydrated, 1.5 cups of coffee or equivalent per day, don't get overheated, and they are considering a pacemaker as my heart rate is already low (40's and 50's). I am a 60 year old female. I will stick with low impact exercise bike, swimming or walking. Until this is stabilized, I will take it easy. I work in an elementary school, so that alone gives me physical activity!