Hi,
Once your spleen returns to normal size (which mine has) is it ok to return to exercise? At dx I was told to avoid but that’s because it was massive.
And are there any known forms of exercise to avoid i.e weight training, running etc. I don’t want to do anything to make CML worse or progress? And I’d like to do some of it in facts helps.
Thanks
Alex
Hi Alex,
I managed to play a game of rugby the week before diagnosis (I was absolutely gassed a few minutes into the game though!) with a huge spleen. I was lucky I didn't do any damage to it!
I was told it was OK to go back to exercising once my spleen had settled back to a usual size, but I must admit that was the last game of rugby I played. It's been a treadmill and weights for me since then. There's no particular exercise that will make your CML progress - and of course any exercise you do is good for your health.
David.
Hey David
Thanks for your response it’s appreciated!
Blimey you were lucky not have had it knocked hey! I too went to the gym and did some pretty heavy lifts 2 days before diagnosis! Lucky I didn’t rupture it!
Ok that’s cool I just wanted to make sure that whatever I do doesn’t make the situation any worse. Just want to feel as healthy as possible and release some endorphins lol. Might help too with some joint pain. (At least I am hoping)
Thanks
Alex
