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Old 09-28-2009, 02:58 PM #1
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I have very little strength in my legs and hands anymore. Seems like the more I try to exercise, the less strenth I have. I don't know anything else I can do to help this, any suggestions?
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I too have lost strength in my arms and legs and especially in my hands. I guess strength training might help - something I have started at the YMCA and hope to see some results. Will check back for other suggestions!
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Diminishing strength in my hands, but won't complain (much) as long as I can still type.

Fortunately, a very "helpful" woman told me last week that I could treat this by wearing a magnetic bracelet like she does. I told her that wouldn't re-myelinate my nerves, but she was convinced it would help anyway b/c it helped her arthritis. Thanks, but no thanks!
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yep! I can no longer pop tops off cans, and bottles. I can no longer walk for 5 miles without thinking about it. In weather extremes (hot or cold) i feel it worse.
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Yes, I've noticed a loss of overall strength. Especially in my hands. Depending on the weather my legs get very weak, too. I think I notice it more in my legs because it becomes very hard to keep my balance and I tire out so quickly. The barometric pressure outside really messes with me and I can almost predict what kind of day I'll have by listening to the weather forecast!
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Its not as thoughh I'm getting weaker by the day, but I do notice a lot less strength on humid days or if I'm ill, but on some days I notice a boost in strength.

Overall I am weaker that I was 10 years ago, but LDN has helped me to keep a certain amount of stength, I don't think I'd have without it. Stretching and keeping it moving daily also helps.

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