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« on: July 21, 2010, 08:33:31 PM »
I've been looking at buying an entry-level elliptical trainer--the Schwinn 431--to get some exercise during the cold winter months when outdoor activities are curtailed.

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But I'm worried about whether the constant back-and-forth motion of my arms on the handle bars will end up damaging the fistula I've got in my upper left arm.  I was told NEVER to lift anything more than about 10 pounds with that arm, or else the fistula could be damaged.  So now I'm wondering if I can do any exercise at all with that arm without damaging my fistula.
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« Reply #1 on: July 21, 2010, 09:13:39 PM »
I have my fistula in my upper left arm too.  I don't know why it would cause any damage.. you're just moving your arm back and forth.  It's pretty much the same as if you were walking and swinging your arm.  Even a little exercise would be good for your vessels, I would think
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« Reply #2 on: July 22, 2010, 04:45:21 AM »
I do the elliptical all the time and have for years.  Three to five times a week, 30-40 minutes at a time and I lift weights afterwards too.  Not big heavy weights but 10 lbs free weights each arm and occasionally more when I do weight machines. 
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« Reply #3 on: July 22, 2010, 05:40:30 AM »
I have my fistula in my upper right arm and I lift weights.  I do curls and flies with 25 pounders, and also use 35 pounders for pulling.   I also do pullups or chinups and the drs always say my fistula looks good. 
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« Reply #4 on: July 22, 2010, 06:23:43 AM »
 If in doubt, compromise and get a regular Treadmill.
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« Reply #5 on: July 22, 2010, 08:16:45 AM »
Quote from: monrein on July 22, 2010, 04:45:21 AM
I do the elliptical all the time and have for years.  Three to five times a week, 30-40 minutes at a time and I lift weights afterwards too.  Not big heavy weights but 10 lbs free weights each arm and occasionally more when I do weight machines.
Do you have an AV fistula?
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« Reply #6 on: July 22, 2010, 09:46:03 AM »
I do indeed.  My first was in my left forearm...clotted off a year after my first transplant in 1985...and my second is quite large and in my left upper arm, still thrilling and bruiting away a year and a half after my second transplant. 
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« Reply #7 on: July 22, 2010, 10:12:31 AM »
I would say go for it!
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But always consult with your nephrologist first.

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« Reply #8 on: July 22, 2010, 07:13:20 PM »
Quote from: Zach on July 22, 2010, 10:12:31 AM
I would say go for it!
 :beer1;

But always consult with your nephrologist first.

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Actually, my nephrologist told me about the elliptical trainer he bought for his own personal use, and recommended that same model to me!

I told him that I don't earn a nephrologist's salary.  (Maybe he can afford to spend $1,800 but I can't.)
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