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Grave’s disease and pole
Hi everyone, a few days ago I was diagnosed with Grave's disease (hyperthyroidism). I'm currently under a pharmacologic therapy and, as per doctor's orders, I'm not allowed to practice for at least one month. It is hard to heal from this illness (it can only be temporarily defeated) and I'm afraid it will compromise my pole experience again. Here in Italy this is a common disease but I'm not sure about the rest of the world. Is any of you suffering from Grave's disease? How do you conciliate that with pole dancing?
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I have Grave's disease. The side effects of the thyroid supressing drugs they would need to use outweighed the benefits of them. My options became: Remove a portion of my thyroid through surgery, the risks being damage to vocal chords. I'm a singer so I passed on that. The other option was to take radioactive iodine, absorbed by the thyroid, that kills a portion of the thyroid. They overshot a little with the dosage, so now I'm actually hypothyroid which has its own challenges, and one of the most common symptoms is weight gain and inability to lose weight (fun fun right?). Grave's, being an autoimmune disorder, is still present to the effect where my body still wants to kill my thyroid, stunting the pituitary gland, so there is always heightened antibodies in my blood, but with Synthroid, a synthetic thyroid replacement hormone, my levels are fairly normal. I also suffer from PCOS which can sometimes get funky with both of them always at the same time. It is definitely manageable though, even on the long term. Its hard when my levels change and I start feeling and acting crazy but I don't know the chemical reason behind it. I'm starting to better recognize when its time to get checked, just to see if my crazy is chemical or just my natural charm lol.
I'm sorry to hear that you have to deal with this, but it does get better, best of luck <3. Why, though, does your doctor recommend a break from poling? Is it in relation to medication side effects or what about poling impacts or exacerbates your thyroid issue?
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I’d like to know why your doctor suggest you stop poling. My mother had thyroid problem as well, she s the kind that refuses to take any meds, in the end it’s the exercise that help her to get better. Now she rarely has the problem, but if she feels something that’s not right, she ll get her blood checked out.
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Thanks girls. I'm happy to hear that this disease is not enough weakening to prevent you from living a normal life. You probably get used to tests and visits after a while.
I'm on a medicine that helps lowering my pulse rate (I suffer from tachycardia) and is similar to a doping drug. That's why I have to stop poling for a month. I'm not happy with this decision, but I have no choice. It scares me to death that I have to swallow that thing. 🙁
For the record, I don't like medecines either. I usually prefer to rely on homepathy solutions and dietary supplements. Unfortunately, I have a big, ugly gloiter and my blood exam's results are extremely irregular. That's why I decided to consult a specialist…
I hope to be able to pole again soon.
Best wishes to you both! https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_heart1.gif -
I have Grave’s diesease and hyperthyroidism….my doc never said I can’t pole or snowboard or yoga…I’ve seen 4 specialists.
It sucks b/c my hands tend to shake more, my heart beats faster, shortness of breathe and my hands get sweaty fast…but, you get used to it. I just need to take my med on time.
Don’t give up!! I know I won’t~~ =)
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I have Lyme Disease And Macular degeneration. I will pole for sanity, even if I am told I need to stop, heck no. Pole is my life!
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You ladies are inspiring. Take care of yourselves and continue to be awesome 🙂
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