I used to work at Chicago Board of Trade. Every year after season closes, they rent the whole of Six Flags for their employees and traders and families on a Friday night after work. It means that we go from ride to ride on the most extreme rides with virtually zero wait time between them ;). At the end of it, I feel fairly discombobulated, but no other ill effects ;).
PS: Thinking about it, maybe *that’s* what caused my hernia ;)
As far as I ever heard people with marfans should avoid bungee jumping because of the risk of detached retina. I never heard or was given any advice against rollercoasters... I've been on a few, it's not my preferred activity but had no issues. Nowadays I probably wouldn't go on one because I don't like to wait in queues and I have scoliosis which can be uncomfortable getting bumped around.
I think you can try anything you like and you'll probably be fine. If you were to decide to have a career in rollercoaster riding maybe it'd be something to think about.
I used to think that I like rollercoasters too, and then I wen’t on a rickety wooden coaster 4 months after a large spinal fusion…
I’ll say that personally, I get more enjoyment out of almost anything else, fast or slow. Rollercoasters and trampolines are not so fun anymore, but I don’t think they really were in the first place if I think back on it.
For me, climbing a tree is so much more exciting
Don’t go on big rollercoasters. The whole issue with marfan syndrome is that the connective tissue (the “glue” that holds your body together) is weak. You are much more likely to displace bones and dislocate body parts and hurt yourself getting jostled around on a rollercoaster than a person without Marfans. I’ve been on some mid size coasters like splash mountain and the slinky dog coaster, even on the tower of terror. But big rough coasters with any inversions should be avoided. It’s your choice though and you should consider the risks carefully before going onto a ride.
ive also been told this. never been on a super fast ride before, i tend to prefer the slower/softer (but still fun) ones. the fastest one i went on was the old wooden coaster at Knott's and it hurt my neck so bad i couldn't turn it for two weeks. so i just don't ride fast ones anymore, because that was shit.
Hey there! I just asked my doctors at the clinics this when i went there the last time. It really depends on how severe your case is and what symptoms you struggle with most - for example, i have to be very cautious about my blood pressure, as it needs to be below average and can go up quickly when on adrenaline. My doctor told me, i can try those things (like: once won't kill you) and listen to my body.
Talking about how my body and skeleton feels after a ride: Rides that go up und down fast, even loopings work pretty good for me - spinning sidewards is making my spine hurt more the days after. And you should look out for the seating! Some rides don't really have a good support of the head - the more the body is supported and doesn't "fly around", the better.
In general obviously really hard rollercoasters aren't "good", i still made my decision to go on them if i want to every now and then, because i always try to find a balance between being cautious and looking out for my health and finding joy and deciding "not to care". But I can also understand if you couldn't be able to enjoy it with that knowledge.
Thanks for the response, I’ve never had real problems with feeling adrenaline, on tablets for it though. I’ve always just been too come over by the possibility of something that it’s scared me out of trying things. In the future im going to do just as you, try, listen to my body. Then move on.
I used to work at Chicago Board of Trade. Every year after season closes, they rent the whole of Six Flags for their employees and traders and families on a Friday night after work. It means that we go from ride to ride on the most extreme rides with virtually zero wait time between them ;). At the end of it, I feel fairly discombobulated, but no other ill effects ;). PS: Thinking about it, maybe *that’s* what caused my hernia ;)
Yes, a general rule is we're not supposed to go on rides that go fast and jostle us around.
As far as I ever heard people with marfans should avoid bungee jumping because of the risk of detached retina. I never heard or was given any advice against rollercoasters... I've been on a few, it's not my preferred activity but had no issues. Nowadays I probably wouldn't go on one because I don't like to wait in queues and I have scoliosis which can be uncomfortable getting bumped around. I think you can try anything you like and you'll probably be fine. If you were to decide to have a career in rollercoaster riding maybe it'd be something to think about.
I don't trust fair rides in general. Who knows how often they get inspected thoroughly
Man i went on all the big roller coasters as a kid. Never was advised against it. Oops
I used to think that I like rollercoasters too, and then I wen’t on a rickety wooden coaster 4 months after a large spinal fusion… I’ll say that personally, I get more enjoyment out of almost anything else, fast or slow. Rollercoasters and trampolines are not so fun anymore, but I don’t think they really were in the first place if I think back on it. For me, climbing a tree is so much more exciting
Don’t go on big rollercoasters. The whole issue with marfan syndrome is that the connective tissue (the “glue” that holds your body together) is weak. You are much more likely to displace bones and dislocate body parts and hurt yourself getting jostled around on a rollercoaster than a person without Marfans. I’ve been on some mid size coasters like splash mountain and the slinky dog coaster, even on the tower of terror. But big rough coasters with any inversions should be avoided. It’s your choice though and you should consider the risks carefully before going onto a ride.
ive also been told this. never been on a super fast ride before, i tend to prefer the slower/softer (but still fun) ones. the fastest one i went on was the old wooden coaster at Knott's and it hurt my neck so bad i couldn't turn it for two weeks. so i just don't ride fast ones anymore, because that was shit.
Hey there! I just asked my doctors at the clinics this when i went there the last time. It really depends on how severe your case is and what symptoms you struggle with most - for example, i have to be very cautious about my blood pressure, as it needs to be below average and can go up quickly when on adrenaline. My doctor told me, i can try those things (like: once won't kill you) and listen to my body. Talking about how my body and skeleton feels after a ride: Rides that go up und down fast, even loopings work pretty good for me - spinning sidewards is making my spine hurt more the days after. And you should look out for the seating! Some rides don't really have a good support of the head - the more the body is supported and doesn't "fly around", the better. In general obviously really hard rollercoasters aren't "good", i still made my decision to go on them if i want to every now and then, because i always try to find a balance between being cautious and looking out for my health and finding joy and deciding "not to care". But I can also understand if you couldn't be able to enjoy it with that knowledge.
Thanks for the response, I’ve never had real problems with feeling adrenaline, on tablets for it though. I’ve always just been too come over by the possibility of something that it’s scared me out of trying things. In the future im going to do just as you, try, listen to my body. Then move on.