Born with one kidney, 40: boxing or BJJ? Anyone know cases?
Discussion
Bit of an odd one. I'm 40, 6'1", 13st 3lb, born without my left kidney. The right one has grown to compensate and bloods are all normal. Lifted weights naturally for about 6 years, no meds, supplements, booze or fags.
I want to learn to look after myself, not compete. It's between boxing with sparring (16oz gloves, protectors) and recreational BJJ. Not looking to get battered at my age, but the occasional hard spar seems the only way to really learn. Main thing is protecting the one kidney.
Anyone here with one kidney who boxes or rolls, or who knows someone who does? How did it go, what did they change, what did their doctor say? Not after medical advice, just real stories. Pics of the gear I was planning on (Winning rib protector shirt and Rival RNFL10 Pro 360) attached.
For boxing I'm also weighing the Winning RIB-2 rib protector (the belt-style one, pic attached). Which do you think protects the kidney area best for sparring: the Winning shirt, the Rival RNFL10 Pro 360 or the RIB-2? Another option I'm looking at is the Ring to Cage RC-RIB trainer rib protector (pic attached too), so feel free to compare it as well.
Cheers.
I want to learn to look after myself, not compete. It's between boxing with sparring (16oz gloves, protectors) and recreational BJJ. Not looking to get battered at my age, but the occasional hard spar seems the only way to really learn. Main thing is protecting the one kidney.
Anyone here with one kidney who boxes or rolls, or who knows someone who does? How did it go, what did they change, what did their doctor say? Not after medical advice, just real stories. Pics of the gear I was planning on (Winning rib protector shirt and Rival RNFL10 Pro 360) attached.
For boxing I'm also weighing the Winning RIB-2 rib protector (the belt-style one, pic attached). Which do you think protects the kidney area best for sparring: the Winning shirt, the Rival RNFL10 Pro 360 or the RIB-2? Another option I'm looking at is the Ring to Cage RC-RIB trainer rib protector (pic attached too), so feel free to compare it as well.
Cheers.
When you have 1 kidney you should make sure that you look after it as much as you can.
It's very easy to bruise the capsule around a kidney or start to lose functional units (glomeruli) if you abuse them physically or biochemically.
You want this one to last another 60 years possibly.
Your GP could ask a nephrologist by email for you.
If you have never had any adult follow up, they may even suggest a referral to see where the other one is and how the good one is getting on.
It's very easy to bruise the capsule around a kidney or start to lose functional units (glomeruli) if you abuse them physically or biochemically.
You want this one to last another 60 years possibly.
Your GP could ask a nephrologist by email for you.
If you have never had any adult follow up, they may even suggest a referral to see where the other one is and how the good one is getting on.
I only have one kidney after having one removed due to cancer. Contact sport has become a complete no-no for me as the risk of damaging the one kidney I have is not one I’m willing to take.
We’re all different but I’m pretty sure that boxing is at the top of the list of sports to avoid.
We’re all different but I’m pretty sure that boxing is at the top of the list of sports to avoid.
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