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Prairie_Seagull

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3. Had a blocked artery leading to my calf of my right leg.

Reply to CTyankee (Original post)

Sun Oct 5, 2025, 10:54 AM

Oct 5

Could only make it about 1/3 of a mile before needing to stop. Saw a vascular doc and he said keep at it as apparently there are 3 other smaller arteries that will stand up in time. Now I am back to my regular routine. Main artery still blocked but I can get a work out in. At 65 I am OK.

In your mid 80 not sure if something like this is in your realm but it might be worth a check with a health care professional.

Good luck CTyankee.

I have other equipment that catches my coats. haha

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the stationary exercise bike has gotta go! It is causing me pain. [View all] CTyankee Oct 5 OP

I use mine to hang the dry cleaning and the jacket I usually wear, kept close to the wall so I don't kick it anymore. .. marble falls Oct 5 #1

I often wonder about using the Ellipse exerciser... FarPoint Oct 5 #2

Had a blocked artery leading to my calf of my right leg. Prairie_Seagull Oct 5 #3

Are you sure the pain in your calves wasn't caused by dehydration and lack of electrolytes? nt in2herbs Oct 5 #4

I guess that could be, but I drink water at intervals during the day. But I am not sure. How much do you need in your CTyankee Oct 5 #5

Pinch the skin on the back of your hand. multigraincracker Oct 5 #6

When you are more of an inside person than an outside person, which is what we all become as we in2herbs Oct 5 #8

I use mine three days a week malaise Oct 5 #7

You are in great shape! CTyankee Oct 5 #9

Not bad for an old lady malaise Oct 5 #10

A bit of advice: Hayabusa Oct 5 #11

I did that. It's the repetitive motion on that part of the body that is the problem. CTyankee Oct 5 #12

Fair Enough Hayabusa Oct 5 #13