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[rij73]

Hey Clockwork... Just letting you know that I read the thread and am wishing you well! You sound like a fighter which is great. Keep up the exercise and the therapies!

You say you used to ride 100 miles a month and now 3-4 miles a day. Isn't that the same thing? 3.33x30=100

[ClockworkOrange]

Hey Clockwork... Just letting you know that I read the thread and am wishing you well! You sound like a fighter which is great. Keep up the exercise and the therapies!

You say you used to ride 100 miles a month and now 3-4 miles a day. Isn't that the same thing? 3.33x30=100

Your calculations are correct but my information was misleading.

Last week I rode 1 mile one day and then graduated to almost 2 miles a couple of days later = 3 miles in one week

This week I rode almost 2 miles yesterday and today almost 4 miles = 6 miles this week.

I have my partner and son telling me off, that I should be resting, but they do not understand that I am not getting out of breath riding BUT I am when I have to walk up steps to our bungalow. That is the most frustrating thing and I don't understand it.

I sneaked off this morning before my partner was up, then went for a nice ride, got back and he was still asleep...........but he guessed what I had been up to.

Just have to learn to ride up steps!

Clock

[jesvetmed]

CLOCK: I'm so sorry you're having such a hard time. Wanted to let you know you are in my thoughts. One thing that crossed my mind was that I'd always heard yoga was great for asthmatics because of the deep breathing exercises. It might be hard at first, but in the long run, it may help? Ask someone who knows something about it, because I do NOT claim to. Just a random thought.

Good luck with everything... sounds encouraging that you are getting out and riding without too much trouble. Go slow! Sounds like you've made some great contacts with those that know a lot about the disease.

[cyclinnewbie]

THis may have already been said, but I didn't take the time to read the whole thread (I know, I'm a slacker! But I'm in a hurry to get outside!!). Asthma is COPD...chronic obstructive pulmonary disease...as well as chronic bronchitis, emphysema, etc. It's not always caused by smoking, as well as it's not always an old person's disease. You can still be active, you jsut need to make sure you have meds/inhaler/water/etc, and take your time. Do what your body tells you you can do. Go see a pulmonologist if you haven't already, they will be able to help. I have asthma, and rely on Singulaire and my inhaler...I still have bad days (like yesterday) where it took me an hour to bike 9 miles, but I just slow down and figure any exercise is good exercise! Keep in touch with your doc, make sure you follow his/her directions, eat well, stay hydrated and just listen to your body. I even got a heart rate monitor to help me judge how I might be oxygenating...sometimes I can't feel that my heart rate is 225 and I'm wheezing, because I'm so into what I'm doing at the time...chances are that if I'm at 225, I'm not oxygenating as efficiently as I should be, so I better slow it down. Lo and behold, I can go another 10 miles or more.
So, bottom line is follow your doc's advice, and don't worry! You MUST stay as active as you possibly can. Good luck!

[OakLeaf]

(((((Clock)))))

Sorry you're feeling so lousy. Sending good thoughts for healthier times ahead.

One thought - are you holding your breath when you climb stairs? A lot of people do (me included unless I really pay attention).

[ClockworkOrange]

Sorry to drag this thread up again but it is for a good reason.

Firstly, thanks to all the kind people that took the time to answer in such depth, it was really appreciated.

I have really persevered, ignored my partner and son nagging at me about riding my bike! In fact at weekends, I was hiding my bike clothes on a Friday night, then sneaking off early on a Saturday morning for a ride, knowing when I got back my partner would still be asleep.........lol

Eight weeks ago, I could only ride 2 miles max!

Last week, Tuesday, Friday and Saturday it totalled over 81 miles and most of it off road!

YAY..................that was such a result for me. This peak flow thingy does not change from the maximum of 340, generally 320 but I don't care, I can ride my bike again and it's fantastic.

Thanks again for all the encouragement and excellent advice.

Clock

[cosc]

Clockwork, congratulations on your increased milege and managing your health issue. Your an inspiration to me, to not let things get in the way of my priorities in life.