Hi
I'd like to know if swimming is suitable for a patient with hyperthyroidism. And how to control the intensity? Thanks!
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I should revise my earlier statemet: I think you could potentially do some harm if you were to swim hard. Your TSH isn't real bad, but when you are thyrotoxic, you are vulnerable to heart rhythm distubances that could be triggered by vigorous exercise.
Bottom line: take it easy, listen to your body, and keep monitoring your lab tests. One final detail: the blood tests for thyroid disease are very accurate.
I should revise my earlier statemet: I think you could potentially do some harm if you were to swim hard. Your TSH isn't real bad, but when you are thyrotoxic, you are vulnerable to heart rhythm distubances that could be triggered by vigorous exercise.
Bottom line: take it easy, listen to your body, and keep monitoring your lab tests. One final detail: the blood tests for thyroid disease are very accurate.
