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What Are The Dos And Don't When Exercising With Enlarged Spleen Due To MPNs?
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Hi all
Some background info: I have been trying to stay healthy and lose some extra weight by doing different kinds of physical exercise - crossfit, jogging, weightlifting in the gym and outdoor bootcamps.
Recently, during a rather routine check-up, it turned out that my spleen is pretty large at 22cm. Unfortunately, after further analysis, I have been diagnosed with pre-PMF at age 33.

I am now trying to find out what such a large spleen means in terms of limitations in sports due to risk of… read more

posted October 26, 2021
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A myMPNteam Member

I have a slightly enlarged spleen with MF. I was told no contact sports. I did ask about weight lifting and was told it is ok.

posted January 2, 2022
A myMPNteam Member

If it was very enlarged no contact sports. I think most of us don’t play any sports

posted April 21, 2022
A myMPNteam Member

I just found out my liver and spleen are enlarged. What’s the limitations? Treatment?

posted January 11, 2022

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