Hello All

[JCranberry]

Wondering about cessation of exercise for a period of time given intermittent discomfort due to myocarditis? Am a fit, middle age woman- anyone else- have info or suggestions?

Thank you,

JenH

[devonian186]

since your original illness has it caused an increase in weight which in turn makes it more difficult to exercise?

[Sadheart69]

My daughter has Myocarditis. She started to feel unwell and was admitted to hospital on Jan 5th. She was in for 8 days and was told on discharge that she had to have complete rest for 4 weeks followed by a phased return to school. She was also told absolutely no excercise or lifting for 6 months or anything that would elevate her heart rate for any period of time. She is 18 and before this she was very fit (she was a competitive sprinter until very recently)

[Captain_Birdseye]

It's normally recommended to avoid exercise when diagnosed with myocarditis... most recommend 3-6months for recovery.

I'm 7 months on and I still get pain and discomfort if I exert myself.