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Q: Fitness

asked by: tabernakle on January 11th, 2006

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I have mono, and I know that the doc. Says I should'nt do any activities or heavy lifting for about 4 weeks. For the last year iv been bodybuilding and I dont want all my hard work to go to waste while I sit around and do nothing. No physical activity for four weeks will ruin me, i'll look like a vegi. The other thing is I generally eat alot, which wont help now. What am I suppost to do during this time?

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jenweric

replied on February 12th, 2006

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Fitness

Hi,

my doctor told me that people with mono can still do light weight lifting, but not heavy lifting, because you don't want to rupture your spleen. If I were you, I would just do some light cardio and light lifting until you are better. Your body will "let you know" when to stop. Anyway, only 10% of people with mono have enlargened spleens.

fatfamily02

replied on February 12th, 2006

Extremely eHealthy

Are you the one who asked .Dr a question--if you are I would make sure the .Dr checks out your spleen. Because there is a chance of damage there with mono. And the swollen belly could be a sign of the spleen having damage. And no contact sport--no over exerting yourself.

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