Yoga should help quite a bit here. And/or a balance board to use at home. The MS gym has some free videos on YouTube and I seem to remember they had a few on balance issues and using eye movements to help retrain your vestibular system. Then the usual - good quality sleep matters quite a bit, making sure it’s not a side effect of any meds that he’s on, good shoes. And before anyone can chime in, promising miracles, a good diet (generally good diet with plenty of fruit and veg and low saturated fat) is always an excellent idea but there’s no silver bullet for symptoms. They’ll either settle down if it’s a relapse or be manageable/improve with his own exercise/balance work. Hope he feels better soon.

Hi @Liwia, I’m really sorry to hear your partner is struggling with balance issues. I’ve faced similar challenges for several years, to the point where I had to rely on a crutch or a walking stick at times. But the good news is that, yes, it can be reversed. It’s taken some time, but I’ve gone from barely managing 2,000 steps to running 12-13k several times a week. Balance issues can create a vicious cycle: avoiding walking due to embarrassment or anxiety, which only worsens the condition. I reached a point where walking became so difficult that I started to withdraw from social life. Last year, I decided to make a change. I enrolled in a hospital program designed for MS patients that offered holistic treatment, including physiotherapy, psychotherapy, and occupational therapy. In addition, I committed to working out—starting with 3-4 times a week and gradually increasing to daily sessions. I began by walking on a treadmill, using the incline when possible. Initially, I needed support, but over time I was able to walk unaided and eventually started running. Strength training also played a crucial role. For balance, I used a BOSU ball for squats and lunges, which significantly improved my stability. I designed a program that challenged me to walk longer distances, take stairs instead of elevators, and stay active whenever possible. Eighteen months later, I’ve lost 12 kg, I run 4-5 times a week, go to the gym daily, practice kickboxing, and have even started salsa lessons. Along with physical activity, I overhauled my diet, adopting intermittent fasting and cutting out carbs and refined sugar. Today, my balance issues are a thing of the past. What started as a journey to improve my balance has reversed nearly all of my MS symptoms, which I’ve had for the past 15 years. I no longer feel the effects of MS, and I’ve been taking Tecfidera for the past 4 years. I hope this helps and offers some encouragement!