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Hi guys, I have only just been dx with MS but wondered where people stand with exercise and in particular - running. Although I have only just been dx I have had minor problems whist running for the last few years, in that after doing so I have a lot of tingles and sometimes weakness in my legs. Although Iam grateful that I can still do so I wish to know if you guys believe it could make things worse in the long run (excuse the pun). I also wondered if anyone else has similar rush of blood feelings/symptoms down the back of their legs when looking down - mainly after running. Before getting dx I had quite a bad back injury so wondered if this is more common with the injury or the MS. I personally beleive that the injury woke up the MS! Cheers Joe.
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The weakness in your legs can be from the MS. I get numb in my legs, however, I don't run anymore, I have a hard time walking any distance anymore. Be careful when you run cause if your leg happens to go completely numb, you can really hurt yourself. Do you have problems with your balance?
Stretching excercise (I do yoga) really helps. Good luck!
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+Heyy Joe, I run 2 miles 2 x a week on a tread mill under water... really helps me.
feisty
feisty
Joe, I still run when I can. If it's hot I obviously can't. I try to run 3-4 times a week, and walk the other 2. It usually works out the other way. I find that a lot of the time my legs are very weak for a couple of hours afterward, but I feel the benefits outweigh this. I need to move. I also do yoga almost every night...and high impact gardening. LOL -Jen
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it is very individual.i used to work out daily something aerobic and weights.i had for years and i loved it.since m.s.there have been 2 remmissions and the first thing i did was start aerobic excersize first time running second time swimming laps.both times it brought on exacerbations and bad ones.
there are people with m.s. who can maintain a normal workout routine there whole lives,and there are people who can't.you'll learn your limitations.i hope for your sake you can keep running.GOOD LUCK TO YOU
feisty
feisty
By the way...I know there are 7 days in a week, I just take a day off. -Jen
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there are since when??? oh yah i forgot LOL
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I've been building back up since may with tread mill and bowflex at home. jogged about a tenth mile today in 85 F. psyched first time I can jog again. Have you seen Bear Grillis? He's a big inspiration to me and he recovered from a broken back too.
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I am on the other end of the scale, 64 near official retirement but on disability 11 years. my body still functions well. I started running for exercise this fall. I also work outside in heat in TX. This is how I handle it. after the workout, i take a shower. at the end of the shower, I gradually lower the water temp by shouting of the hot water. I make sure this water is spraying on my head and running down my back. I am trying to run /walk 5 miles 3x /week.
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