weight loss and long distance walking

Posted by brajoh @brajoh, Jun 19 6:09am

Has anyone had disappearance of HCM with weight loss and walking 8-10 miles each morning? All my symptoms have disappeared over 3 months of gradually increasing walks to 3+ hours of walking each morning and covering 8-10 miles. additionally I have dropped 25-30 pounds. I sweat off 2-3 poumds each walk but replace fluid loss during day after walk. Its like I dont have HCM anymore and outflow tract obstruction is abscent.

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hncm | @hncm | Jun 29 3:29pm

Makes sense. When I don't exercise, I have more palpitations, and lightheadedness--when I do exercise--that is minimal. Wouldn't it be great if the ventricular shrinks (gets thinner) with more exercise? Just a hypothesis!

bettyannh | @bettyannh | Jun 30 10:03am

In reply to @hncm "Makes sense. When I don't exercise, I have more palpitations, and lightheadedness--when I do exercise--that is..." + (show)

I recently broke a small bone in my foot and have to stay off it. I can't walk and it scares me. Any thoughts?

bettyannh | @bettyannh | Jun 30 10:05am

Always walked 5000 steps every day. Now I broke a small bone in my foot. Any helpful thoughts

walkinggirl | @walkinggirl | Jul 1 7:33pm

In reply to @bettyannh "Always walked 5000 steps every day. Now I broke a small bone in my foot. Any..." + (show)

Do you have access to a stationary bike? An recumbent? Just a suggestion.

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