Comments on: NARCOMS Report-Exercise Participation

By: Melissa Smith

Melissa Smith — Sun, 08 Feb 2009 03:24:52 +0000

I tried to keep up an exercise program 2-3 times a week, but would let other things take precedence - until I landed in the hospital with a high fever that weakened me to the point that I couldn’t stand up from a chair. A month in rehab convinced me that, despite my continuing physical decline bringing new restrictions all the time, giving my body the respect it deserves is of paramount importance. I’ve had MS since 1994, and kept pushing myself to achieve professionally while giving my body short shrift - now I realize that as sound a body as possible is as much of a necessity.

By: kathleen f

kathleen f — Sun, 14 Dec 2008 01:33:38 +0000

I do NOT believe that once a leg does not perform up to snuff that it is GONE.I still exercise although only a wee bit since undergoing a tremendous move from CT to CA in ‘03. In CT I did a lot of weight bearing exercises & PT in general, but in CA I do not do a GREAT deal of exercise , but I get up,take a shower ehen my caretaker is here (3x’s aweek) get dressed, & go abt the process of living, writing and praying for the success of the doctors. I have had MS since 1/6/76.

By: theresa

theresa — Fri, 12 Dec 2008 15:00:42 +0000

if we excersise well i have- it doesnt matter- when just that fast, a week a month later your leg is gone?? whats the point??