Susanne hi and thanks for your personal information. It is so good to talk to people like you. In my opinion, it is far better talking to you than my Dr.

My situation is this. Recently divorced and finding my way back in my life. Just. But it has taken its toll on me I feel. That and the transition of a new job in a new part of the world. Coupled with the fact that it is thousands of miles away form my son, friends and family. I sometimes suspect that all this negativity and stress could have something to do with this.

My life has really been in sport. I regards myself as physically capable right now, but defiantly noticing problems in my balance and sensitivity with my feet. That and the uncomfortable feeling I now have with them. I am sensitive. What I mean by that is that I am sensitive to any kind of change in my body. Always been this way. So I have noticed this very early on I guess. I have always had excellent balance and coordination and I have suddenly noticed this regress.

My goal is to somehow push my way into Mgt. without anyone knowing that I have this condition. But at the same time try and save the muscles I can and have with an exercise plan. You are right. Nothing too vigorous. But enough to stop atrophy or at least strengthen the other muscles that are not affected. It is only my feet. Even though the EMG test said that it was mild in my hands too. But at this time I have had no loss of feeling and they are fully functional.

My neurologist reckons I still have time on my side and said exercise was a good idea.

For me right now, the hardest part is twofold. Firstly I hate taking medication and now I need it and must adapt to it. I hate side effects. Secondly, is the new uncomfortable sensations in my feet. They naturally worry me and it is the not knowing what is going to happen and how much time I have that plays on my mind. You mention cold weather. Is it normal to be more affected in colder conditions?

Thanks for chatting.