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mizzotis 10/29/2015

Just wondering how yoga is benficial for MS - specifically. I'm dealing with some intense fatigue almost daily and Im becoming more sedentary as time goes by. Im always baffled when exercise is suggested to help fatigue... Tough to start a workout regimen when to brushing my teeth is an effort. Is yoga is my best route? Would love to know how other ppl w MS have benefitted from practicing yoga. Thanks. :)

Anne8 10/29/2015

To combat fatigue (which really started to get to me a year or so ago) I started taking ginseng, just on days when I feel I REALLY need it (days I work). In my case I think I am also anemic, which can also be a possibility.
Yoga is great to loosen up the muscles so I don't get leg cramps (supplementing with magnesium too).

ChrissyH 10/29/2015

I started taking a Yoga Class for MS patients. I really couldn't say if it helps with fatigue because I only so often get hit with horrible fatigue. It does help greatly with stretching and making your limbs more flexible.

Squishy18 10/30/2015

I go to yoga once a week. Really helps with achiness and puts me in a better, more relaxed frame of mind. Its amazing to be able to exercise and then at the end of it have the most rewarding relax. I go in the evening and find that it helps also with sleep.

I went to my nuero about 2 weeks ago for a check up. He put me on Provigil for the fatigue. I can honestly say has been life changing. Not everything is a battle. I can run around and do everything I need to do without feeling like I am going to fall over. Not nearly as irritable as I was.

ChrissyH 10/30/2015

I take Ritalin as needed when I'm feeling fatigued

carolinagirl123 11/01/2015

I started yoga about 2 yrs ago and I found it very helpful to me. I have bad fatigue and chronic pain in my legs and it helped with my leg muscles the stretching in yoga is great and the whole class, especially near the end where you lay and relax soothed my emotions and de-stressed me quite a bit. I recommend it.

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