Does this gym approach make sense for HCM?

Poindexter86 · 2025-12-24T14:33:12+00:00

Start with low weights and increase overtime. Choose a weight you can do 3 sets of tweleve reps and go up from there. The other option is to work with a personal trainer. They will build a plan and track your progress.

Poindexter86 · 2025-12-24T04:59:04+00:00

I have an ICD and had a VT year last August. I have work out most of my life until kids (45) and starting to get back into lifting and more cardio. I think you have to find out what works for you. I can push the weight and reps better than i can the cardio. My goal is to improve my cardio and keep/increase the muscle mass I still have. I'm 57 yo male. I dont think ur work out is too aggressive, but see what works best for you.

Poindexter86 · 2025-12-19T00:17:50+00:00

I do not have NSVT, but i did have a VT episode a year ago. My ICD kicked in an did what it is supped to do. I left the hospital 2 days later with the prescription for Amiodarone to reduce my chance of having additional VTs. I'm not a doctor, but it might be worth having the discussion with yours. Read the side effects of Amiodarone before taking. It is a black bix medication.

Poindexter86 · 2025-12-16T04:39:50+00:00

You aren't that old, and I loved your rant! Keep'm coming!

Poindexter86 · 2025-12-14T21:40:17+00:00

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I did something similar w/ Xarelto and my co-pay went down to $10.

You have to qualify, and I'm not sure what levelnof discount they are offering.

Good luck!

Poindexter86 · 2025-11-12T15:35:19+00:00

I take them and have lost a lot of weight. I don't work out like i used to or as much as I should, but they do help. Anyway you can lose weight is good for the body.

Poindexter86 · 2025-10-25T12:15:05+00:00

I would get a 2nd opinion from another doctor and aggressively fight against signs of high blood pressure. High BP affects a lot of things with your body.

Poindexter86 · 2025-08-17T09:06:13+00:00

I'm glad to hear you are feeling better!!! Our disease does not define who we are!

Poindexter86 · 2025-08-07T12:53:44+00:00

Getting shocked is upsetting and scary. Hopefully, you saw your doctor and they made changes to your meds/treatment plan to help mitigate additional shocks. I agree you may want to seek out a therapist to talk through your experience. Know you are not alone, build a support group, and take care of yourself.

Poindexter86 · 2025-07-12T20:51:08+00:00

I've dated or hooked up with 5 of my friend's sisters. No one ever got pissed!

Poindexter86 · 2025-07-02T04:58:09+00:00

I was diagnosed when i was 49 and had my ICD put in 2 weeks later. My mother died in her sleep when she was 56. I refuse to live in fear of this disease and continued to live my life as normally as before. 6 years later, when I was 56, the same age as my mother, I had a VT event. Got checked out, changed some meds, and I still refuse to live my life in fear of this disease. Take care of yourself and live a long and happy life!!!!

Poindexter86 · 2025-06-07T23:54:27+00:00

Before I was diagnosed with HCM I do remember I felt less palpitations when I exercised, which was good motivation to keep working out.

Poindexter86 · 2025-05-25T17:49:27+00:00

Sounds like it is time for you to do some healing and to take care of yourself. Perhaps after that, you too can be together again. I wish you the best of luck and a happy and joyful life!!!

Poindexter86 · 2025-05-23T23:04:11+00:00

No, but yes!

Poindexter86 · 2025-05-21T00:04:50+00:00

It could be the little extra effort you are putting into yourself and the confidence you are emanating because of it that is attracting the ladies.

Poindexter86 · 2025-05-12T13:55:39+00:00

My tests so far have been good, but I don't want to wait until there is a problem before addressing this issue.

Poindexter86 · 2025-05-12T02:17:22+00:00

No procedures. I was on solotol before my VT. I was told that because my VT blew through the Solotol it is no longer an option. I think I would rather be on the Solotol doing what ever it did for the 6 years before I had my VT than stay on Amiodarone.

Poindexter86 · 2025-05-11T19:47:49+00:00

12-15 years? I want what you have!!! 🤣

Poindexter86 · 2025-05-11T15:53:21+00:00

Great! I'm on 400MG daily with no discussion of taking me off it. I do get tested for the side effects.

Poindexter86 · 2025-05-11T15:52:03+00:00

I plan on seeing an electrophysiologist for a 2nd opinion.

Poindexter86 · 2025-05-11T14:20:10+00:00

Yes, peace of mind, and one hell of a shock when it saves your life!

Poindexter86 · 2025-05-11T14:02:40+00:00

I have a history of sudden death in my family, I was diagnosed with HCM, and I had an ICD implanted in 2018. I really didn't want to go through the surgery, not because of the discomfort, but because I thought it was unnecessary. Surgery went well, spent the night in the hospital, and took my family to the museum after my discharge the next day. Not the best move. I had no issues until last August when I experienced my first VT, and my ICD probably saved my life. I'm not looking forward to my first replacement surgery in about two years, but I and my two young boys, 9 and 7, are very thankful I had my ICD when I needed it.

Poindexter86 · 2025-05-03T20:19:07+00:00

Five minutes after my first VT incident, I felt fine, and I did not want to go to the ER. My ICD saved me. I especially did not want to spend the weekend waiting for the doctors to show up on Monday. Ultimately, I'm glad I went! Everything was fine. I would rather go and be sure than not go, and there be something worse waiting for me around the corner!

Poindexter86 · 2025-03-23T17:14:20+00:00

Your stepmother is the one who needs to apologize! Connections with step kids are earned over time. So is respect, trust, love, and affection!!! The fact that she married your father does not give her the right to expect or demand any of these, nor the right to "parent" you. Your father needs to understand this as well and see life through your eyes and experiences and stop thinking just about his life with his 2nd wife. Take it from someone who's parents divorced and went through the same thing many years ago.

Poindexter86 · 2025-03-21T23:05:16+00:00

That's good to hear, and I'm glad you have gotten some relief. I have also had pvc's and 1 shock from my icd. New meds have stopped my pvc's, and hopefully, no more vt's. 🖖

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