Hi - my name is Robin, and I am new to the forum. I was diagnosed with MS in May. I have always been very active with a lot of energy, although I didn't exercise on a regular basis. I think mostly due to my "advanced aged of diagnosis" (my 2nd neurologist's wording since I am 49), I am already having frequent episodes of muscle aches and soreness, making it hard to walk.

The most recent one (which I'm currently still experiencing) started last Saturday. The day before, I rode my recumbent bike for a half hour on the easiest program, which includes a couple minutes of level 5 resistance. My legs didn't bother me after I rode the bike. That afternoon I went with my son to vote, and we ended up standing for about 90 minutes in the early voting line. The next day I woke with the ache in my legs where it feels like they each have a 50 pound weight attached to them. My arm muscles even ache.

My question is this: when you have the ache in your muscles, are you better off trying to work it out (with more exercise and stretching), or resting to "get over" the episode?

Thank you!