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Discussion Forums => Thalassemia Minor => Topic started by: karoloydi on May 18, 2010, 11:27:21 PM

Title: Does exercise raise hemoglobin in thalassemics?
Post by: karoloydi on May 18, 2010, 11:27:21 PM

I read that exercise can raise your hemoglobin levels. Its that also true for people with thalassemia beta minor?

Title: Re: Does exercise raise hemoglobin in thalassemics?
Post by: Andy Battaglia on May 18, 2010, 11:59:46 PM

I don't know if exercise could have any effect on the actual hemoglobin level in thals, but is does help to optimize the efficiency of oxygen in the body, so the net effect is similar.

Title: Re: Does exercise raise hemoglobin in thalassemics?
Post by: Zaini on May 19, 2010, 03:07:52 AM

And it does give you energy and less fatigue.

Title: Re: Does exercise raise hemoglobin in thalassemics?
Post by: Dori on May 19, 2010, 04:07:05 PM

Really? I did not know. It is hard to keep moving with a low hgb. As for the oxygen, it keeps me busy. I will explain that another time.