I do whatever I can to keep strong and thing PT is a wonderful tho g to seek. A good therapist can help you strengthen key muscles. Best of luck!

I go to physical therapy to help with many issues.
It DOES cost me though. I am down for a day or two afterwards.
I really do dread going, but I have range of motion issues that need
to be worked on among other things. I'm thankful my ins. co. will approve of the visits. It does help. :)

Carly

Make sure your PT understands you physical limitations. I had one in the hospital, mostly to evaluate me. I was afraid she would push me, but she was making sure I didn't push myself. In fact, she understood more about muscle weakness than the doctors there.

There are PTs that specialize in things like MS, so you might do a bit of research to find one that might be compatible with you.

Hope it's something that helps you a lot :)

I think it is a great idea. When I was hit hard with MG, it was out of the question. But now that my symptoms are being held back with IVIG and maybe even immune suppressants, I have been thinking of maybe some light weights to build back some of what I lost. I'll talk to an MG specialist on Friday about that.

Good luck everyone with the PT.

I was very limited in the amount of P.T. I could actually do. Even the core strengthening exercises would wear me down to the point that I couldn't drive home on my own. I had to take an hour long nap in the parking lot in order to even function behind the wheel. Another time I went to Target after therapy and passed out due to the fatigue and weakness.

I agree with the others who mentioned finding a therapist that is familiar with this disease. Though mine were very familiar with MG, my current state was too weak to be able to withstand it. Be very careful and stay cool and hydrated while you are there.

Good luck to you!
Aloha