I don't know, I think once we have weakness, all we can do is use it on the good days, and relax on the bad.

I find when my legs are weak and don't want to walk anymore, trying to walk more (i.e. 'exercise') doesn't make it better, it makes it worse.

IT's like telling someone with an empty tank of gas they should just Turn the Key and Exercise the Starter.

Ain't going no where without energy/fuel

It will make it stronger but once it is lost, it is gone. Exercise it while you can still use it.

I've only had ms for 11 months. Got great tips doing stretching from PT. Have trouble with right leg and arm. Walking seems to work. PT told me use it or lose it. Don't know what to expect but that's my take.

I had a bad left leg, that's the left side that went numb with my first attack and it still does not want to walk. I am afraid to walk too fast I might fall, I use a cane to walk. they say exercise helps but when you are feeling so shitty you do not feel like getting out. Good luck, Margaret.

I had a bad left leg, that's the left side that went numb with my first attack and it still does not want to walk. I am afraid to walk too fast I might fall, I use a cane to walk. they say exercise helps but when you are feeling so shitty you do not feel like getting out. Good luck, Margaret.

yes... 2times last yr...lost entire ability to walk...6 months of intense physical therapy and I am walking well...it just takes time and discipline and sometimes a little luck...
best, emmie

I have weakness in my legs and the doctors told me to use or lose it also. I have exercises and they have helped.

my neuro also told me use it or lose it, that means when you aren't weak and able to use it do so. If u are to weak and risk injury don't over do it and hurt yourself. I heard that sentnece severals times and I will tell you this I used it alot, but still lost mobility in public places, I do walk with a cane at home really should use a walker but my place is to small for that. Just do what your body will allow at the time, so there is no injuries. Thats my best advice.
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Morgaine

also excercise will keep the muscles looses and not tight and painful. I stretch and do yoga 3-4 times a week what ever my body will allow. I can tell when I don't do it because I get stiff. It doesn't bring back whats lost tho....thats nerve damage not muscle damage ;)
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Morgaine
ps I forgot what the question was when I did my first post LOL

i had a bad episode with my right left. Started PT, which I only think succeeded in pissing me off and not really helping me walk any better. my therapist insisted that once the function was gone it was gone, instead of helping me accomodate. Well, i took it upon myself to start exercising on my own, and fixing my horrible diet. I'm 100X better for it. I think it was because it was that I was fatiguing quickly and not really loss of funtion. So have faith, with MS nothing is set in stone.

exercise will help to improve your leg strength (but in my case it doesn't eliminate the weakness in my legs) but don't do anything too strenuous to risk falling. for instance, if you do the treadmill, hold on with one hand at least. this has been my plan of attack.
i have a lot of weakness on my left side but i also get it on the right. when it is bad, the best thing is to just rest, if possible. and be careful. on those days that my leg(s) feel weak is when i have most of my falls.
it will get better for you.