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Is it bad to exercise with anemia?

My doctor tells me that she is 99% sure that I have anemia (pending blood tests; I get those back tomorrow). I have an increased heart rate (resting pulse is about 111 beats/minute, as opposed to my usual 75ish beats/minute), and have been having constant dizziness, as well as the other anemia symptoms. I am enrolled in a health class at school, and we are now covering the exercise portion. Would it be bad to for me to exercise? Or would it actually help me?

Thanks.

~Rachel Grace
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