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Title: Thalassaemia and sports. Prove it
Post by: Eponine on November 30, 2006, 08:21:33 AM: Hi

Would like to find out from all the thals out there how active they are in sports. Or any physical achievements they had. For e.g. there was this thal from UK who won took part in a marathon and came in 1st.

Reason I want to know is becuase there is this stigma that thals should not physically exert themselves, should not do dangerous sports, etc. Want to prove that we thals can do what we want just like any other person. So, please!! BRAG!
Title: Re: Thalassaemia and sports. Prove it
Post by: Eponine on November 30, 2006, 08:26:43 AM: OK, I'll start first then.

I'm a scuba diver and a rescue diver at that. Would have gone on to being a Dive Master if not for my last seizure attack and have been banned from my diving friends from going further. They are already allowing me to dive, but keeping a close watch on me. (doctor adviced to abstain for 4 yrs)

I have also make it to the top of Mt Ophir. (highest Mt in Asia or at least Malaysia)

Not that much, but am proud of it. Considering my parent's protectiveness
Title: Re: Thalassaemia and sports. Prove it
Post by: jzd24 on December 01, 2006, 04:54:11 AM: Eponine,
That's amazing! Quite the accomplishments. :yahoo I used to go horsebackriding quite a bit when I was in my 20's and 30's. Jean
Title: Re: Thalassaemia and sports. Prove it
Post by: Sharmin on December 01, 2006, 05:04:00 AM: My son has been fortunate to be involved in ice hockey, soccer, basketball and he runs quite well too. He is quite athletic and does well in the sports he participates in. Keep it up folks, I am glad to hear that your not letting any 'stigma' hold you back! Sharmin
Title: Re: Thalassaemia and sports. Prove it
Post by: Zadkhi on December 08, 2006, 01:49:53 AM: I'm sad to report that I've always been very easily exhausted when undertaking strenuous physical activities and on top of that, had asthma as well. It wasn't anyone else's notions of what I shouldn't do that kept me from doing things - it was my own difficulties that kept me away.

However, I do enjoy hiking and taking long walks and going swimming at my own pace.
Title: Re: Thalassaemia and sports. Prove it
Post by: Eponine on December 09, 2006, 02:37:15 PM: Cool.... that's good enough. No need to feel bad about it. See? u still do some sports! You DO NOT allow whatever obstacles to stop you from doing what you love. :cheer
Title: Re: Thalassaemia and sports. Prove it
Post by: Andy Battaglia on December 09, 2006, 06:51:04 PM: The important thing is to get some regular exercise. It doesn't have to be anything dramatic as long as you get your blood circulating and improve the efficiency of your circulatory system. Walking and swimming are both great low impact exercises that almost everyone can do.

And for the minors, don't ever feel like it has to hold you back. The greatest tennis player of all time, Pete Sampras, is a minor. Will and determination play as big a factor as anything else.

Exercise makes you healthier. Even if you feel you can't do a thing you should at the least, try to walk regularly.
Title: Re: Thalassaemia and sports. Prove it
Post by: Canadian_Family on December 09, 2006, 11:32:38 PM: Hello,

Excersie is good for general health, in particular it is good for Thal Major because of increased risk of Osteopeona (Osteoprosis) concerns.

Thals should select excerises which works against the rule of gravity. These excersies helps build and minimize the thinning of bones (Doctors recommended).

For example: Running, Stair climbing, Jumping, push ups..........

Regards
Title: Re: Thalassaemia and sports. Prove it
Post by: KHALIFA on December 10, 2006, 01:04:19 AM: HI

regard me i do alot of sport everyday :biggrin Andy i thing you know what i mean ...
the good sport ido it every day from 6 o'clock morning until 9 o'clock evening that i have to run after my five kids for exampile woke up at 6 dress them for the school give them brekfast prebare the book for the school put them in the car take every one to his school on the rood some fighting each other also freguntly stop on side rood to stop the fighting after they came from school me and my wife be ready to change the dress and prebare the lunch in the lunch there is some food storm and some plate broken after they eat lunch i have to take every one of them from his nick to his room and put him in the bed i have almost two houres to relax and have lunch and stay in the peace after they woke up i have to see what they study and teach each of them :banghead at nine they start to fight a gain each other because they don't want me to sleep on my bed so all of them come to my bed and i have to sleep over sofa bed :wah in the middle of the night i have to cover them one by one and give them lovely kiss ....
by the way i promes them one by one am going to stay between him and his wife on the first night of his wedding :evilplan ...
But in the end i still happy and they lightinig my whole life and start thinking what my father and my mother did for me and my brothers... this is the life ARE YOU AGREE WITH ME ANDY ?

KHALIFA
STATE OF KUWAIT
Title: Re: Thalassaemia and sports. Prove it
Post by: jzd24 on December 12, 2006, 04:40:03 AM: Khalifa - that was so funny! You had me laughing as I read what your sport is. You have such a great sense of humor, and what a great thing to have when you have 5 children! I always enjoy reading your posts. Jean
Title: Re: Thalassaemia and sports. Prove it
Post by: SalD on December 12, 2006, 06:16:09 AM: Here here!! I second that Jean! :rotfl

Just to pick up on Canadian_Family's point.... weight bearing exercise is indeed great for preventing the onset of osteoporosis/osteopenia. To add to the list of possibile exercises.... hiking (carrying a backpack on a walk), lifting and carrying children around (as per Khalifa! :winky), and of course weight lifting (which is also good for managing diabetes). For more information on lifting in the context of diabetes, visit http://www.diabetes.com.au/living.php?regionID=171&page=lift_for_life

Cheerio!
Sally. :wavey
Title: Re: Thalassaemia and sports. Prove it
Post by: supercoach on December 29, 2006, 03:41:30 PM: Quote from: sharmin on December 01, 2006, 05:04:00 AM
My son has been fortunate to be involved in ice hockey, soccer, basketball and he runs quite well too. He is quite athletic and does well in the sports he participates in. Keep it up folks, I am glad to hear that your not letting any 'stigma' hold you back! Sharmin

Your experience and info are interesting.

Surely you could never be good at endurance sport but what about your sprint?

I'm an athletics coach (scientist by profession as well) nad just by chance I have 3 athletes (out of around 30) who are thalassaemic, but I dont know more details.

WHAT I NOTICED THEY ARE IMPROVING MUCH MORE THAN OTHERS IN SPRINTS.

One 16 year old girl has progressed so much that she is representing MALTA at the world/european championships.

I was wondering if these athletes simply had the thalassaemic traits plus fast twitch muscles/nerves or according to my hypothesis THALASAEMIA PROVIDES A GREATER OXYGEN DEFICIT DURING SPORT IN SUCH A WAY THAT THE RECOVERY OF THE MUSCLE BIOCHEMISTRY IS ADVANTAGEOUS TO SPRINTING.

I appreciate contacts regarding this point of view on my email: scholofsport@gmail.com

Regards

Mark Farrugia
Title: Re: Thalassaemia and sports. Prove it
Post by: Courtenay1826 on February 28, 2007, 12:04:16 AM: Prove it, you say?

You're only talking to the Central New York Summer 1998 Reserve Champion for Class 1 Dressage (horseback riding)

Ok, my moment of smugness is done. :blush Heehee, I love to prove a point.
Title: Re: Thalassaemia and sports. Prove it
Post by: Danielle on February 28, 2007, 01:39:42 AM: That's great, you guys! :clap

I don't have extreme sport achievements or anything, but I have made many accomplishments. I've been a dancer for most of my life and have won many awards, for hip-hop, tap, jazz and ballet. I stuck with hip-hop for the most part, though. I only stopped dancing when I was in nursing school because I couldn't handle both of them, and didn't have the time. I am going back to dancing again soon, because I have since realized that I am miserable without it. :sadyup

My nursing degree and Forensic Nursing Certification was also very hard on me physically, but I pushed myself and got through it with flying colors. I'm also back in school now, going for my Master's in Nursing. I'd like to eventually become a Nurse Practitioner or Nurse Anesthetist.

I also ran track in Junior High, and played Basketball throughout Middle, Junior, and some of High school. I've also acted in many plays and sang in font of crowds. :)

I love to snorkel, and want to get SCUBA certified soon. I also love to Jet-ski and kayak.

Like I said, it's not extremely physical stuff, but they are accomplishments and some sports, nonetheless. :dunno
Title: Re: Thalassaemia and sports. Prove it
Post by: Sharmin on February 28, 2007, 02:40:06 AM: Wow Danielle,

You are an inspiration for thals. I hope to raise my son to be like you, to live a fullfilling life! As a parent of a young thal, it is so nice to see a beautiful, active, courageous and well balanced person like you.

Sharmin :stars
Title: Re: Thalassaemia and sports. Prove it
Post by: Danielle on March 03, 2007, 09:06:42 AM: Thank you, Sharmin. That was very sweet of you. :kiss

We are all inspirations, in different ways. With your tremendous love and support, I am sure that your son will lead a very fulfilling life as well. :hugfriend
Title: Re: Thalassaemia and sports. Prove it
Post by: Eponine on May 01, 2007, 03:10:54 PM: Quote from: Courtenay1826 on February 28, 2007, 12:04:16 AM
Prove it, you say?

You're only talking to the Central New York Summer 1998 Reserve Champion for Class 1 Dressage (horseback riding)

Ok, my moment of smugness is done. :blush Heehee, I love to prove a point.

FANTASTIC!! :clap Am so proud of you. Never thought I'd say this, but THANKS for bragging!! :grin
Title: Re: Thalassaemia and sports. Prove it
Post by: Eponine on May 01, 2007, 03:21:25 PM: Quote from: Danielle on February 28, 2007, 01:39:42 AM

I don't have extreme sport achievements or anything, but I have made many accomplishments. I've been a dancer for most of my life and have won many awards, for hip-hop, tap, jazz and ballet. I stuck with hip-hop for the most part, though. I only stopped dancing when I was in nursing school because I couldn't handle both of them, and didn't have the time. I am going back to dancing again soon, because I have since realized that I am miserable without it. :sadyup

My nursing degree and Forensic Nursing Certification was also very hard on me physically, but I pushed myself and got through it with flying colors. I'm also back in school now, going for my Master's in Nursing. I'd like to eventually become a Nurse Practitioner or Nurse Anesthetist.

I also ran track in Junior High, and played Basketball throughout Middle, Junior, and some of High school. I've also acted in many plays and sang in font of crowds. :)

I love to snorkel, and want to get SCUBA certified soon. I also love to Jet-ski and kayak.

Like I said, it's not extremely physical stuff, but they are accomplishments and some sports, nonetheless. :dunno

WOW! That IS very impressive DAnielle. Love dancing too, but I can't dance well plus, not much time to practice. Once you get your certification for scuba diving, we can do it together! :grin
Title: Re: Thalassaemia and sports. Prove it
Post by: pianjy on May 22, 2007, 09:33:05 AM: Hi to everybody, my brother and I(thal major both), have a karting team, play in football team too and practise a lot of sports. We haven´t got problems. We are a little tired that the others but we have more courage that most of them.

our webs:

www.alheta.com

www.aburacing.com

www.antiequipo.es
Title: Re: Thalassaemia and sports. Prove it
Post by: oscar on November 10, 2007, 08:31:15 PM: Hey Gang!

Two Elite Atheletes who have thalassemia:

Pete Sampras
Zinedine Zidane

Famous Indian Actor with Thalassemia:

Amitabh Bachchan

So do thals who compete in sports need some extra boost with supplements? which are best if so?
Title: Re: Thalassaemia and sports. Prove it
Post by: Eponine on December 02, 2007, 11:25:40 AM: Quote from: oscar on November 10, 2007, 08:31:15 PM

So do thals who compete in sports need some extra boost with supplements? which are best if so?

ermm.....chelation??!!!!
Title: Re: Thalassaemia and sports. Prove it
Post by: Ironman on December 02, 2007, 08:35:28 PM: Kidding right?

I have tried about all kinds of sports. Soccer, tennis, basket, swimming, chess( :rotfl), well you name it, I've probably tried it.

But my true love is Xtreme Martial Arts hehe. Guess who is instructor :biggrin?

Have also tried some military training and survival courses as well :wink

So... what are you waiting for?
Title: Re: Thalassaemia and sports. Prove it
Post by: Andy Battaglia on December 02, 2007, 10:50:07 PM: Kochi,

I'd love to hear your response to the post at http://www.thalassemiapatientsandfriends.com/index.php?topic=891.0 about intelligence in thals. I already know what you think but I think the group would like to hear your point of view.
Title: Re: Thalassaemia and sports. Prove it
Post by: mam on December 11, 2007, 12:58:18 PM: Hi friends...
Long time no see :biggrin Teddy is 7 years old Thal. He has been joining the Karate club for 1 1/2 years very soon he will be having an exam for black belt.

He loves running up down the building and all kinds of sport like swimming, tennis, crickets....

As long as he enjoys his life. It's ok.
Title: Re: Thalassaemia and sports. Prove it
Post by: Smurfette on December 12, 2007, 04:32:05 AM: Just to clarify on the sports people....THEY HAVE THALASSAEMIA MINOR!!! NOT MAJOR!!!
Title: Re: Thalassaemia and sports. Prove it
Post by: Ironman on December 13, 2007, 03:15:29 AM: Sure thing Boss...

By the way, I vote for a name change. Change the name of this subforum from Living with Thalassemia to

LIVING LA VIDA LOCA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

:biggrin :biggrin :biggrin
Title: Re: Thalassaemia and sports. Prove it
Post by: Andy Battaglia on December 13, 2007, 03:19:43 AM: :rotfl
Title: Re: Thalassaemia and sports. Prove it
Post by: Zaini on December 14, 2007, 06:07:08 AM: Sorry for my dumbness :( but what does it mean :huh

ZAINI.
Title: Re: Thalassaemia and sports. Prove it
Post by: Andy Battaglia on December 14, 2007, 06:14:20 AM: It means "living the crazy life", or "the wild life".
Title: Re: Thalassaemia and sports. Prove it
Post by: Zaini on December 14, 2007, 05:09:44 PM: Thanx Andy !! :)

ZAINI.
Title: Re: Thalassaemia and sports. Prove it
Post by: Gaurav on February 11, 2008, 08:08:20 AM: I was a cricketer once upon a time!
but not now, :wah

i cant play cricket any more, thanks to my cardiac problems!! :mad

I was the captain of my school team. I used to be an all rounder(all rounder means the one who can do batting and bowling both)

:biggrin
Title: Re: Thalassaemia and sports. Prove it
Post by: Smurfette on February 11, 2008, 10:31:15 AM: Actually I used to play tennis many many years ago...But then my elbows started to hurt.... I also did some dancing and I did greek dancing as well...Thal has never stopped me from doing any kind of sport...Except gymnastics...
Title: Re: Thalassaemia and sports. Prove it
Post by: Miaki on February 26, 2008, 02:06:13 AM: Oh this is a sore subject........ :wah :wah :wah

Well this is going to sound like a fairytale story now but ONCE Upon a TIME when I was YOUNG and SINGLE, hmmmmm ???

I use to go to the gym 3 times a week, swim twice a week and dance all night long. I gave up swimming because i would rather go out with my then boyfriend and then I gave up the gym work because I got married and well dancing hmmm I didnt have a baby sitter......lol

I know excuses excuses but now my son is old enough that he don't need a baby sitter and I need smurfette to join me in the dancing department lol (ahh remember when :rotfl :rotfl)

Thalassaemia Minor or Major should not be an excuse for any of us to not be able to do at least 30 minutes a day of at least walking. Once you are confortable with that u can increase it. Oh and marriage and children shouldn't be an excuse either.

Miaki xx :huh
Title: Re: Thalassaemia and sports. Prove it
Post by: Zaini on February 26, 2008, 11:20:02 AM: Well said Miaki :biggrin

ZAINI.
Title: Re: Thalassaemia and sports. Prove it
Post by: Smurfette on February 27, 2008, 10:37:13 AM: Oh Miaki :rotfl :rotfl :rotfl :rotfl

I'll join you in the dancing department... anytime... you know me I love dancing

:rotfl :rotfl :rotfl
Title: Re: Thalassaemia and sports. Prove it
Post by: Maako on April 17, 2008, 06:45:52 AM: i used to play basketball, even in higher secondary tournaments, and also go swimming every weekend.. i used to be in athletics too and played soccer for fun:D, (but this is only for a short time).. i have never been unable to do sports just because i am thal..

but now i have gotten lazy and it has been ages since i exercised.. ure right, mia.. hehehehe. marriage n children are no excuse for the lack of exercise.. can studying be an excuse though?? hehehe, just kidding.. hmmm, i have been tellin myself i need to start again.. but i dont feel motivated enough now:S..
Title: Re: Thalassaemia and sports. Prove it
Post by: nice friend on April 30, 2008, 11:42:01 PM: hi
i play cricket to my cousins neighbores and uncles . i m a fielder and good bowler...u can gues how good fielder i m to thay everytime place me 15 feet away to the batsman on the leg side and i never missed a possible catch... i love to play soccer but my father says me that it's a realy dangrous game for me bcoze of diabetes but he bought a footbal for me and says its only for penalty shoots . i realy ejoy to play 5-5 penalty shoots to my cousins.i love ride bicycle .n i have permited for this. i think thals may play everygame all they have to do is the good CARE of their selves . proper chelation therapy , trasfusion on time, exercise in with the guidence of phsyio therapist . oh yeah use less suger to prevent diabetes,.
Title: Re: Thalassaemia and sports. Prove it
Post by: aeonia on July 31, 2008, 02:36:26 PM: I was wondering if doing activity that involved breathing is good for Thalassaemia, coz we need more oxygen right?

I started swimming since young and can hold my breath for more than a min -> don't need too much oxygen so can hold?

Played harmonica during school days -> lots of breathing

Wondering if meditation will be good for us too.

BTW, I just realise I have Thal- 28 now.

Been thr army for 2.5 yrs in Guards, played alot of basketball freq with friends always commenting that I lazy -
Collegue always comment I look tired too.
Title: Re: Thalassaemia and sports. Prove it
Post by: Andy Battaglia on July 31, 2008, 03:04:46 PM: Aeonia,

You are exactly right. Maximizing the efficiency of the oxygen delivery system in your body is extremely important. Exercise and deep breathing will both aid in this and will help provide oxygen to every cell in your body. People who carry any thal trait and even majors, will do help themselves by regularly doing whatever level of exercise that suits their energy level. Even mild exercise like light walking will improve the circulation and the amount of oxygen that is provided to the cells. Proper diet and nutrition will also aid the circulatory system. I am a great believer in vitamin E as an aid to improve one's circulatory system. Folic acid is also a must for any and every thal.
Title: Re: Thalassaemia and sports. Prove it
Post by: maryo0m on August 13, 2008, 03:44:31 PM: lol ok i'll brag :D i became a princple ballerina and took a scholorship in only two months and i took a crystal from the british embsy as a preciation , im an ex tapp dancer ex cheerlearder and i loooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooove football which is crazzy for a girl like me :D
Title: Re: Thalassaemia and sports. Prove it
Post by: Rehman on May 27, 2010, 06:11:37 PM: Dear Friends

i m suffered with thalassemia major butt my weight is to high my height is 147cm and my weight is 60 .

i have treadmill butt i was walk on that machine then my joints become pain .
cane you tell me some good exercises
Title: Re: Thalassaemia and sports. Prove it
Post by: maryo0m on June 01, 2010, 04:01:46 AM: Hi Rehman,

For a beginner a tredmill may be hard to catch up with, you may want to start walking daily atleast for 30 mins, also watch your food and see what type of food causes your wight to boost and try to avoid it or eat it once in a while :)

best of luck
Title: Re: Thalassaemia and sports. Prove it
Post by: Rehman on June 01, 2010, 05:25:09 PM: thanks a lot my dear
Title: Re: Thalassaemia and sports. Prove it
Post by: JMS530 on June 18, 2010, 07:20:15 AM: I just found out today that both of my daughters are Thal Minor. We had them tested when my oldest started getting sick alot and was also constatly tired. We originally thought she had mono.

Both of my girls are competative swimmers. My oldest swims a minimum of 32,000 yards a week. She is very competetive and is going to be competing in the final USA Swimming Grand Prix in 3 weeks, her first national level meet. She just turned 14. My youngest is ranked 41st in the country in her respective age group/best stroke. However, they struggle with longer distances and up until today although they do well racing, have been labled as "lazy" by their coaches. Coaches who have discussed how great they could both be if they would only work harder in practice. The problem is they both just get so tired during long sets. So here I am on the internet, doing reasearch, hoping to learn how to keep them from being sick and tired all the time so that their training is not constantly interrupted. I have seen mention of swimming on these boards and can vouch for the fact that it is a great sport. My girls have excelled in it and I hope that through a better understanding of Thalassemia I can get their energy levels up so that they can keep swimming fast and winning races.
Title: Re: Thalassaemia and sports. Prove it
Post by: Ironman on June 18, 2010, 11:15:37 AM: You already know this, but just want to remind everybody. Winning is NEVER more important than having fun while doing your best. I hope your girls do well in 3 weeks :)
Title: Re: Thalassaemia and sports. Prove it
Post by: Prets on June 19, 2010, 02:36:31 PM: Right now i'm a big zero in sports and any physical activity. Even as a kid - i was always last in sports, especially races! :grin

I don't seem to build stamina with exercise - I keep getting worse.

But I like dancing - few seconds at a time - as much as I can manage. ( Its a sport right????? lol )

:boogie
Title: Re: Thalassaemia and sports. Prove it
Post by: Dori on June 20, 2010, 12:51:15 PM: If there would live more humans like me, with this, I would probably be more active. Maybe I will out for a walk today.
Title: Re: Thalassaemia and sports. Prove it
Post by: Pratik on December 18, 2012, 04:50:01 PM: Sorry for bumping the thread.

As I let you guys know that I've ordered supplements like L-Arginine, IGF-1 and Whey Protein Isolate (powder) from bodybuilding.com , I was quite impressed to see what people has toned their bodies to.

I was a fan of body building since my childhood, and even used to train hard like pushups, pullups, running/walking 1-2 kms a day and such other things back in 2007-2008. I also won a new comer achievement award into badminton camp back in 2007, so I was sporty and badminton was a sport I could take myself pride in.

But all that ended, my dreams and everything after I was first hit with diabetes (still that didn't broke my morale down and I was a regular exerciser) but April 2009 which hit me with osteoporosis. I sometimes thought or rather cried alone suffering with pain and thinking the golden days back of 2007-08 and that how good those days was. I could not even lift my foot by a cm during 2009 till it's end.

Today, I'm good and can walk and run a few meters continuously but my bones are still brittle but getting stronger day by day as I'm taking Osteocare (a good calcium/mag supplement).

So while searching L-Arginine I was linked to those natural products. I also ordered dumbbells (2.5 kg each) and plan to start intense weight training and body building myself in home. If an improvement is seen and when I gain enough strength, I'll probably start Gym as well.

Thal major isn't going to stop my from reaching my goals.

In case anyone wonders what I ordered, here's the list:

https://www.bodybuilding.com/store/jarrow/arginine1000.html (L-Arginine)
https://www.bodybuilding.com/store/now/igf.html (IGF-1)
https://www.bodybuilding.com/store/now/whey.html (Whey Protein - Purest form of greater amount of protein available on earth with very low carbs and calories).

All above products are safe and can be used for thals. It's a coincidence that body builders use it regularly and they do get good and optimum result. They are little costly, but oh well.

Arginine would increase or rather accelerate and help for Growth Hormone production as well as many other benefits like keeping heart healthy, supplying NO, etc.

IGF-1 means Insulin (like) Growth Factor. It is the main component that is used to make/secrete GH and leads to growth of muscle mas and also leans body. Thal majors has very low amount of IGF-1 which stunts growth. This thing can help promote growth and the growth of muscle mass as well. I will report how it goes when it arrives and I've waited considerably to see the results.

Now Whey Protein is something very great. Purest protein, no sugar and unflavored (as I'm diabetic, it's boon for me). Protein is needed for building muscle mass and also to burn sugar and fatness. This one contains pure protein and in good amounts.

I hope one day, I'll too have a body of which I can be proud.

-P.
Title: Re: Thalassaemia and sports. Prove it
Post by: Andy Battaglia on December 19, 2012, 12:33:18 AM: Pratik,

One more note on something I learned yesterday. IP6 has a positive effect on bone strength too, when calcium and magnesium are also being used. One supplement contains all 3 together because of this. I hope your body adjusts to it soon.
Title: Re: Thalassaemia and sports. Prove it
Post by: Pratik on December 19, 2012, 05:54:26 AM: Quote from: Andy on December 19, 2012, 12:33:18 AM
Pratik,

One more note on something I learned yesterday. IP6 has a positive effect on bone strength too, when calcium and magnesium are also being used. One supplement contains all 3 together because of this. I hope your body adjusts to it soon.
Yes Andy, I saw it also contains little amount of cal and mag. I hope so. I'm improving day by day, so I should be starting Exjade in no more than 2 days and will also toss IP6 in between after couple of days and see if I can again adjust it to my routine.

-P.
Title: Re: Thalassaemia and sports. Prove it
Post by: martimoran on April 15, 2013, 07:37:40 PM: I do a lot of yoga and pilates with some cardio mixed in. Get winded easily, but I do what I can. If I don't keep moving, I just want to sleep:)