I just want to reiterate how important it is to at least be active enough that you don't cause atrophy. Even if you spend the vast majority of your time in bed or on a couch, you must move as much as possible. If this can only be in warm water or with the aid of a walker or cane, so be it.

Those scary pics of the worst cases are a result of complications that usually start with atrophy.

And for those that may still have a chance of remission, your window for potential recovery is small. If you waste it, you might regret what could have been for a long time.