chipper Posted January 9, 2012 Report Share Posted January 9, 2012 Is there anyone that has gotten better after swimming three times a week for two to three months? Just going to swim regularly seems like it would be exhausting. Does it make you dizzy? Thanks, Mary Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roxie Posted January 9, 2012 Report Share Posted January 9, 2012 The exercise physio at my dr's has me kicking my legs in the bathtub. Not exactly the same, but sort of, it's moving in water at least.It's challenging & I do get dizzy. But I keep doing it!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yolaclover Posted January 9, 2012 Report Share Posted January 9, 2012 It makes me feel very un-potsy, love it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GingerA Posted January 9, 2012 Report Share Posted January 9, 2012 LOVE THE WATER!! But sadly there are no indoor pools around me so I am having a hard time right now. I hadn't thought of the bathtub. I thought you had to have enough water to float. I would love to know more about that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roxie Posted January 9, 2012 Report Share Posted January 9, 2012 Hey ginger, it wasn't something i had thought of either. I just started with a new pots dr & he has an exercise physio there who is awesome. The bathtub is what he told me to do for 5 mins. The first few days I was practically shaking when I was done. But I've kept at it for the past month.Pm me if you have any questions Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ramakentesh Posted January 10, 2012 Report Share Posted January 10, 2012 In the past I have but during my last relapse it gave me super POTS when I got out of the water. I think I overdid it though (10 laps). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sif Posted January 10, 2012 Report Share Posted January 10, 2012 I feel sooo good while I'm in the water! A lot of the time I find it a bit too exhausting to do actual laps but kicking my legs while hanging onto the side is good and doesn't make me lightheaded at all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chaos Posted January 10, 2012 Report Share Posted January 10, 2012 In the summer I was swimming several times a week. Felt pretty ok as long as I was in the water but it took a long time to recover once I got out. I worked up to swimming a mile several times a week but then the weather put a stop to it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kayjay Posted January 10, 2012 Report Share Posted January 10, 2012 Love it but I have to get out very slowly! I use the ramp and sit. Also I take water exercise classes. I am not sure how I would do with laps. The classes have some light cardio but they are good for strength. I was fit when i got pots. Exercise in some way is good for our bodies, but I also know that it is not a "cure" for me. It does take a lot of effort but it has been worth it for me. Additionally the water temp. of the Y is pretty good for me. Not too hot but not freezing cold. Something many of us have to consider is temp. I hope you give it a try. Just don't be in a hurry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chaos Posted January 11, 2012 Report Share Posted January 11, 2012 Kayjay- just had a "duh!" moment. Water exercise classes. Great idea! I recommend them all the time for my patients but never thought about it for myself. Funny how those synapses never linked until I read your post. Guess I need to look into the Y or similar classes locally. Thank for the tip. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarah4444 Posted January 11, 2012 Report Share Posted January 11, 2012 Swimming seems to be one of the few things I can do for exercise that doesn't cause pain. I used to swim in public pools, but several years ago the chlorine starting causing me to get very itchy and rashy. We ended up getting an exercise pool put in our garage that uses sodium bromide rathen than chloride (what they call a "salt water pool"). When my POTS was at its worst I couldn't swim at all - I basically had total exercise intolerance. After learning what I had, starting midodrine and MCAS meds, etc. I was able to start swimming 2 minutes a day but more than that made me sicker. I very slowly worked my way up to 20 minutes a day, but have to time it carefully with midodrine - I have to exercise about an hour after taking it, not near to when it wears off. I also have to wash all the chemicals of my skin right afterwards, and can only swim very lightly - exertion also makes me worse, and I have to be careful getting out. But I think it does help overall. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rubytuesday Posted January 11, 2012 Report Share Posted January 11, 2012 I did aquaciser treadmil and loved it--my final session I did 70 min. but they keep the temp around 92 degrees (for my fibro and arthritis and no hot tubs/spas or things like that per cardiologist). I felt so relaxed but as soon as I got showered, changed and drove home, I was exhausted whereas I felt energized in the aquaciser. There is no place where I live that has warmed pool that will rent to individual for exercise. With wintery roads/weather we get, the nearest one recommended by therapists is at a Y in another big county about 30 min from where I live (and with gas going to $4/hr, that isn't an option for me).I find it strange that water (except ocean waves/seashore) doesn't bother me, but I got a galaxy tablet for myself for Christmas and when I turn that thing on, the way the things spin and whirl around to get to the lock page--well, I can't even look at it--makes me feel like I'm spinning. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ramakentesh Posted January 12, 2012 Report Share Posted January 12, 2012 i used to find after swimming I felt tired but relaxed tired, whereas the last time I did it I felt like i was going to pass out ont he way home Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rubytuesday Posted January 12, 2012 Report Share Posted January 12, 2012 I actually did have 3 spells after therapy, showering and rushing to dress because of near syncope--staggering to bed to lie fast--or grab big cup water to drink sitting with head down thinking/hoping things would pass. The heart would be tachy and I'd be hypotensive and low O2 saturation. Funny thing was that I'd felt fine in the water. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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