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Eloise 07/15/2008

Three days ago I played two rounds (9 holes each) of disc golf and then walked 6.2 miles as part of a state competition that anyone can do (just sign up for it). The next day, I played another round of disc golf. Surprisingly, I didn't get stiff and sore like I thought I would, but the fatigue has been incredible ever since. It is also harder for me to get a deep breath (I have asthma too). What I am wondering is if MS takes 'revenge' so to speak on the body after it (body) has been given a huge workout? If so, how long does it take to get back to 'normal'? I cannot get enough sleep. The only good thing about it is that I'm getting to bed eariler. I lack motivation and just don't 'feel well' overall. The last three miles of the walk were difficult to do, but I persevered. I think I'm paying for it now. I participated in the walk and the other competition because I wanted to know if I could do it. I did, but am not certain that the 'fallout' is worth it. Anyone relate?

AusSue 07/15/2008

You did well to do what you did for sure. As for does the body take revenge after, I have found that if I do toomuch I suffer later for sure. As for how long does it last, no answer on that as varies on person & also the time, sometimes it is only a day & sometimes lots longer. Same as all ms issues, there is no straight answer. Take it easy & give your body a chance to recover.
Hugs, sue

deleted_user 07/15/2008

OH YES IT DOES. I HAVE A MASTER PLAN WHEN WANTING 2 DO THINGS....

DAY 1 DON'T DO ANYTHING BUT REST

DAY 2 I DO WANTEVER I HAD PLANNED MOSTLY THESE DAYS IS HANG OUT AT THE POOL

DAY 3 HAVE NO CHOICE HAVE 2 REST BECUASE OF WHAT I DID THE DAY BEFORE.

I HAVE 2 ADMIT THO THAT I DID NOT FOLLOW MY MASTER PLAN AND HAVE BEEN DOING WAY 2 MUCH N NOW AM PAYING THE PRICE. SO 4 RIGHT NOW I AM JUST REALXING N RESTING AS MUCH AS I CAN. SO I DO BELIEVE THAT MS TAKES ITS REVENGE ON US WHEN WE TRY 2 MORE THEN IT WILL ALLOW US.

CONGRATS ON UR GOLF GAME SOUNDS LIKE U HAD A BLAST. JU8ST TAKE IT SLOW 4 NOW N U WILL GET 2 FEELING LIKE UR OLD SELF SOON.

CASMIRA 07/15/2008

I find that if i overexert myself in the heat that i get extreme fatigue or overexert myself on anything...just have to pace yourself...be blessed!

deleted_user 07/15/2008

The fact that you even made it through that much activity is amazing. For me, I must constantly pace myself. That means I am aware of everything I do and balance it with anything else I do. My daily life is a trade-off. Do I want to expend my engery on this or that? Will I have a day or two to recover if I go beyond what my body can handle? ONe day of excess usually means one week of recovery.

deleted_user 07/15/2008

I went hiking up the highest mountain in my state, weekend before last, just to see if I could still do it. I made it all the way up and back down, but I've been feeling pretty crappy since then, too.

deleted_user 07/15/2008

MS takes revenge for sure. I once had to sleep for basically an entire weekend to recoup from a lot of physical activity! Congrats on all that you did though! Sounds like you worked hard!

Eloise 07/16/2008

Just when I thought that my 'MS Revenge' was nearly over, it hit me today with a wallop. All I can say is that today has been an eye opener. I always have to learn things the hard way! The irony is, I'll probably do something similar again.

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