How A Sport Changed My LifeI’m now an avid equestrian (dressage rider), which has given me not just joy, but physical rehabilitation, a social outlet, a purpose, and have goals. After I was diagnosed, I...Reactions0reactionsComments0 repliesCopingExerciseMental Health
FeaturedExercising and Movement with MSHow has MS impacted exercise or bodily movement for you? Are there exercises or movements that seem to work really well for you and, alternatively, some movements that are difficult...Reactions0reactionsComments1668 repliesExerciseTips & Advice
Health trackers - any recommendations?The fitness tracking watch I have been using is giving up on me. I bought it for cheap during the pandemic lockdown to track steps and sleep. Now that I'm...Reactions0reactionsComments4 repliesTips & AdviceUndiagnosed/Seeking DiagnosisExercise
ExerciseMotivation is a key ingredient to successful exercise regime. To me exercise has become central to my 40 year battle with MS. Started regular exercise two years ago after purchasing...Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesExercise
ExerciseI go to the ymca, I go swimming to stretch all my muscles. I also use the hottub for a few minute to help my aching back. Also, I use...Reactions0reactionsComments4 repliesExerciseCoping
Exercise is nearly impossibleThe only exercise I get is from walking, and I can't even do that if it's even slightly muggy out. When I sweat, I become dizzy and lightheaded. As soon...Reactions0reactionsComments5 repliesExerciseCoping
core tempMy name is Mike After arm weakness and other mild symptoms that are typical with progressive types of MS, a lumbar puncture finally confirmed MS. This was 2005 and there...Reactions0reactionsComments4 repliesTips & AdviceFatigueExercise
ppmsdiagnosed in 1994 at 50 yrs old. On MS meds for about 6-8 yrs. Dealt with recurring loss of balance until 2013. Had CCSVI procedure in 2013 which made a...Reactions0reactionsComments8 repliesCopingExercisePPMS
Investigating whether I have MSI am in the process of the investigative phase to establish whether I have MS or not. I want to describe my situation and see if it sounds familiar to...Reactions0reactionsComments9 repliesDiagnosisExerciseUndiagnosed/Seeking Diagnosis
Decline in walking/standingOkay while I now have an MS diagnosis from my GP (will see him later), still need the MS Neurologist to confirm this. They tried at first to say it's...Reactions0reactionsComments5 repliesCopingExerciseSymptomsTips & Advice