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Originally Posted by poetic license
Ok so here's the deal---
I want to get moving, I read what some of you all are doing and I'm jealous!
I am only 25 years old but insanely out of shape.
Problem is, after my two leg (transverse myelitis) attacks, every time I walk even the slightest bit vigorously, I get tingling in my butt, sometimes legs and feet too. I'm not sure how much I should just push through it... and swimming is not an option for me right now unfortunately--that would be heavenly!
Any ideas or suggestions? Before I knew I had MS I was doing PT and all kinds of stuff through the numbness, I was just forcing myself to move. But now that I know what I have, I'm scared of provoking a relapse.
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Start out small. Maybe take a 2 minute walk and do that for a few days and slowly increase it by 1 minute every few days.
There are many things that you can do to make it more like exercise. I call it creative exercise.
During the summer months I exercise far less and am less active. It is too hot out and the pool becomes warmer than bath water. I fill my tub up with water and do exercises in the tub. I do scissors, kicking, and leg lifts.
Additionally, I make housework more of an exercise routine by using controlled movements and paying careful attention to my core and posture. Things like vacuuming without bending forward, engaging my stomach muscles, and working my upper arms while vacuuming. I do the same with mopping the floor - slow, controlled movements.
You can do it! We are all here to help you and support you.
