Hey BBM crew, I have a more nuanced question that I can’t find many answers to in regards to training, programming, nutrition and health as it applies to a much smaller population. I have granulomatosis with polyangitis (GPA or wegeners disease, PR-3 type) and am currently being treated for such while also running your low intraset fatigue templates. As the primary etiology is unknown and there is no cure (it is an autoimmune disease) I have a few questions. Also assume no complications from the disease or comorbidities.
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Should caffeine intake be limited at all in individuals with this disease due to the vascular nature? (Assume no blood pressure issues.)
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Are there any special training considerations outside of the general population? I would imagine better cardio respiratory endurance would be good insurance for a population with these conditions.
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Any recommendations in regards to diet and exercise beyond what you would recommend for the general population (meet and/or exceed physical activity guidelines, health promoting dietary pattern, 8 hours of sleep etc)?
Any and all input is helpful as I have yet to find any evidence based information on physical activity and exercise guidelines for younger individuals with this disease as the majority of evidence is focused on the older adult population and associated comorbidities.