Splenomegaly and Spleen rupture from lifting

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10-25-2020, 11:46 AM
meshka7

Splenomegaly and Spleen rupture from lifting

Hello Coach Rip,

Just as I was getting back to healthy dieting and lifting, I was hit with a Splenomegaly diagnosis (enlarged Spleen). I saw an old post from 2013 by Dr. Sullivan which could be summarized as "heck no .. don't risk it. Stop lifting". I do feel a bit of discomfort when squatting and deadlifting that I thought was just part of the normal pain and discomfort you get with lifting. I didn't even know what a Spleen was. I wonder if no lifting is still the stance or has the opinion about this changed?
10-25-2020, 12:18 PM
Mark Rippetoe

Probably depends on the exact details, as medical situations always do.
10-25-2020, 06:21 PM
Jonathon Sullivan

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mark Rippetoe

Probably depends on the exact details, as medical situations always do.

Yup.
10-25-2020, 09:03 PM
meshka7

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mark Rippetoe

Probably depends on the exact details, as medical situations always do.

Yes, good call. I'm having a blood test next week, I'll share some details after the results are back. I don't believe I have mono. I was in a car accident though and I also do have some liver issues.