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Gmckinty

Long walks & leg spasticity

This is probably going to sound quite basic but I wanted to understand how to handle my left leg spasticity better. I exercise a lot and squat/deadlift very heavy which I can handle no problem but I’m on a two month solo Australia trip at the moment and doing a significant amount of walking in the boiling heat which I know is a recipe for disaster for anyone with MS but I wanted to prove to myself that I could do it. I love a workaround so figured that strength/resistance training as well as regular walking would be all I need to do to improve my spasticity but I’ve been struggling with the long distance walking out here as my spasticity or stiff leg starts to play up after I fatigue. I rest which obviously helps but unless I sleep, I won’t be back to normal. I have also been drinking alcohol on a few occasions and have struggled with calf cramps and shin splints the following day which I assume is largely down to dehydration but it does feel more significant and MS related. I’m guessing that regular stretching (which I have somewhat started) is where I’m missing a key recovery step but I wanted to understand how effective this has been for other people from a general perspective as opposed to stretching just at the point that spasticity kicks in. I want to understand if it’s a preventative tool or more of a reactive tool but I’d imagine it’s both. Life story I know lol sorry! Can anyone offer any advice?
@Haynesy

Unlike you I'm old and unfit. However, in my younger days stretching was a must regardless. Alcohol didn't affect me too much, unlike now. With the extreme heat out there best to avoid alcohol, though plenty of other fluids and stretch out all your joints. Take care buddy and happy travels 😉

@Gmckinty

Thank you for the reply. When you see it was a must, did this just ultimately reduce the likelihood that your spasticity would kick in? Appreciate it man ☺️