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6 minute walk

roepete
roepete
how to pass a 6 minute walk test Mood
Wednesday, August 27, 2014 | A Call For Help story

I have an unusual question - I am trying to get a lung transplant and am through all the tests but the 6 minute walk (I am on 24/7 oxygen 6 LPM) - but Even with 10 mg of steroids I can't seem to pass the 6 minute walk - has anyone known of any doctors that raise the steroids so that I can pass the test - or is there anything else that can be done - any info is appreciated.



thanks
jarca
jarca
good info bj!
nice to hear from someone that has actually done one.
the only time i've had one was when i first got put on 02 like you mentioned.

so from my understanding now, just don't quit during the 6 minutes?
you can stop & rest if needed?

yes, i realize going slower will lower the distance, but i think of the turtle & the hair,,,,,just keep plugging along, don't quit & the transplant team might feel you're tough enough & stubborn enough to get the transplant??? (is that the idea, bj???)
BoJonJovi
BoJonJovi
Make sure you are going to pulmonary rehab. It has made a tremendous difference in what I can do.
deleted_user
deleted_user
I'm attending pulmonary rehab at MUSC ( Medical University of South Carolina) The also have a lung transplant program. I asked the respiratory therapist what distance is required to qualify for a lung transplant. I was told 1000 ft !! That seems to be a lot! If a patient can't walk 1000 ft in 6 minutes they get put back in the rehab program in the hopes of improvements. MUSC does not consider a patient fit enough for surgery if they walk less than that distance.
BTW-I'm due for another test on Tuesday because my rehab is coming to an end this coming week. They will then compare it to the initial test I had to do before I started rehab to see if I improved. I don't know how I'll do because my asthma is acting up a lot because of ragweed and that was not a problem several months ago.