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Date Posted: 12:24:57 12/11/03 Thu
In reply to:
's message, "Sport activities with PKD" on 00:04:37 10/14/03 Tue
>I am a distance runner and have run dozens of marathons and half marathons. My nephrologist recommended that I avoid dehydration during my training runs and races. This means drinking water before, during and after some of my activities. You might want to monitor yourself to see if this applies to you while you are active. It's easy to measure your fluid loss. Just weigh yourself before and after your activities. It helps to wear a minimum of clothing since the fabric can hold the sweat.
My nephrologist also recommended an active lifestyle to maintain cardiovascular fitness since PKD patients are prone to stroke and heart problems (left ventricular hypertrophy).
I am a 34 year old with PKD. Currently, my kidney
>function is OK. Since early age I am envolved in all
>kinds of sport activities. Recently I am only doing
>minimal sport activities including running (few
>miles), swiming and general strength exercises (e.g.
>push-ups).
>Was anyone with PKD recommended to limit his sport
>activites or to avoid specific areas due to PKD?
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