Hi all,

Nice to hear some of you getting out and still exercising! I will use you as inspiration in my neuro journey. My experience so far (10 weeks into this), has been difficult. I am a very active, otherwise healthy young (26) female. I am used to doing high impact exercising when I am committed to a exercise regime. As for now, it is very difficult to walk to my mailbox some days. I have tried slow, steady walking and notice that I must walk short distances. I have done one mile since this ordeal and came home physically DONE, mentally, not so much but my body will not allow me to go further. My calves CRAMP badly, my legs feel stiff, it seems my circulation decreases, and my heart rate feels through the roof. And yes, I feel that it absolutely triggers my sensory and muscular symptoms. My feet and hands certainly burn that night and the legs cramping and muscle twitches are intense at night. Last week, I was determined to incorporate exercise back into my life and started "beginner yoga". Ten mins in I had to stop. My hands and arms were burning and hands and feet swollen. I did yoga three more times with similar results and called it quits, at least for now and until I see a neurologist. I just don't feel confident or comfortable exercising at this time. Hoping I can see a physical therapist or my doctor will give me insight so I can get back at it. EXERCISE IS MY THERAPY and stress reducer!!