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Is it advisable to do exercise when affected by Achalasia? Which activities would you suggest and how intense should they be?

Exercise with Achalasia: which activities patients recommend or avoid, and what the evidence says.

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Ok so this is a very easy to answer question for me (again, personal opinion here). I go to the gym and train 4 to 5 times a week. I do between 20 - 40mins cardio and then weight training.

I've said before it's all to do with personal preference - this disease doesn't stop me doing anything, because I don't allow it to.

Posted Sep 20, 2017 by Teresa 3050
Achalasia is a train wreak to a person's life. While I believe that exercise is critical to optimum health, it needs to be at the level that each individual can accomplish without draining their system.

I've been bedridden, for years. So my exercise at the point I recovered cognisense was a couple of leg lifts. First one leg, then later, when I recovered, the other. Then it was getting to the bathroom, etc. Now, if you recall, I cut firewood, dig trenches, pack rocks and mend fence. I still can't run, but I'll get there.

Posted Oct 27, 2017 by JLMcK 5550
Listen to your body. Exercise is encouraged.

Posted Jul 14, 2020 by Gina Manion 2500
Yes exercise is important especially jumping when you feel stuck at least it helps taking food down but it should not be excess and also swimming helps in relaxing

Posted Aug 16, 2022 by [email protected] 2500
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The question of exercise is good, but will depend on how much you can feed. If it is little, so it is best to stay at rest.

Posted May 27, 2017 by David 1250
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IF IT IS RECOMMENDED, ACCORDING TO THE INDICATIONS MEDICAL

Posted Aug 22, 2017 by Lorena 2250
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3 times per week, without impact, against stress and preserve the load on the muscle, without exaggeration.

Posted Sep 18, 2017 by Deivis 1150

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