Does it cause any harm to do things that make symptoms temporarily worse?
My right leg goes very heavy and mildly numb after I exercise, specifically after using the rowing machine (I imagine other cardio would do it but I only row for cardio) and sometimes if I walk for a long time. I can tolerate the temporary heavy leg but I don't want to be doing any actual damage...
I don’t know the answer to this but was planning on asking Neuro when I see him this week. In my case numbness in legs gets significantly worse when I do something like rowing or stretching, but not when cycling or jogging. Non-specialist Neuro has told me it’s no problem in the past but I’m keen to check with MS specialist as it can last more than a day sometimes. Will report back!
my understanding from several MS specialists is that it doesn’t do any long term harm. I am with you as I exercise a lot. it definitely feels counter-intuitive. Despite this it is still better for our health-esp brain health - to exercise.