#exercise - Shift.ms

2 Feb 2012 23:00Last reply 10 Feb 2012 08:29

Exercise DVD suggestions?

I'm looking to buy a fitness DVD-any ideas? I'm stuck at home a lot at the mo but I'm looking for a DVD-with a largely cardio based workout that I can just do 'as much (or as little)' as I want or can manage...something that's easy to follow, fun, actually does do some good and yet is manageable...

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@Underdog

27 Jun 2020 09:41Last reply 2 Jul 2020 08:00

Exercises for regaining feeling in hand?

Hello Does anybody have any physio/ exercises they might be willing to share to assist with building co ordination in the hand. The issue I have at present is if I was asked to touch a "spot" somewhere in front of me on a wall for example, I am able to get near the spot with my hand but then as soo...

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@funnybank

9 May 2011 22:00Last reply 16 May 2011 12:40

does exercise bring on relapses?

i read about everyone else's exercise regimes but it seems whenever i do anything that jars my neck or spine i get a reemergence of faded symptoms. anyone else? this time it was beach badminton, hardly olympic level just standing knocking a shuttlecock back to my daughter. i haven't got an infection

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@anxious123

28 May 2017 07:19Last reply 20 Jul 2017 17:38

Exercises ?

Has anyone got any exercises they have been given to strengthen leg, ankle, knee after relapse. Mobility good atm but neuro said he will refer to physio so i know what to do...

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@jessvf14

3 Oct 2016 19:17Last reply 6 Oct 2016 16:44

Exercise- over done it?

Hi all, just wondered if anyone else has had this. I cycle to work twice a week which is a 5k journey and do tend to push it a little hard but have never had any issues. The problem I'm having is at the beginning of the year I did the Gillian Michaels 30 day shred 20 minute workout and again didn't ...

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@mser79

12 Mar 2012 23:00Last reply 25 Mar 2012 02:27

Eye exercises?

Hi-I've been prescribed some simple eye exercises from my physio, to counteract my nystagmis in my right eye (slower movement).They are: moving my eyes (gaze) from side to side with my head still, and up and down with my head still. Does anyone know any other gd eye exercises? Cathy

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@daisy

23 Feb 2011 23:00Last reply 25 Feb 2011 13:33

Exercise and MS?

Hi, I was just wondering what kind of exercise other people have found they can do with MS? I used to be very active (exercise classes 3 times a week, swimming etc.) but for the last 18 months or so I've barely done a thing. Main problems are weakness in my limbs, vision problems and the fatigue..

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@GMG

13 Oct 2011 22:00Last reply 14 Oct 2011 09:07

MS & Exercise

Hello - I can't get to the link to leave questions for the next research topic. Is the link broken?

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@paulelcock

13 Apr 2011 22:00Last reply 19 Apr 2011 10:32

assisted exercise bike

HI,I've just hada demo' of an assisted power exercise leg and arm pedal machine.My exercise regime is zero apart from staggering around the house on sticks or to the car so I thought I'd try and find a way of doing something at home whilst shouting at the tv! Has anyone got any experience to share?

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@RachaelLouise

18 Jan 2018 21:13Last reply 20 Jan 2018 12:36

Best balance exercises?

Hi , What exercises do you use for balance and coordination ? I know some exercises for the vestibular system but what about ones for the brain and central nervous system ? Hope all will help dizziness . What exercises work for you? What are the names so I can begin doing them to train my brain ...

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@MarySmith

15 Mar 2010 23:00Last reply 1 Apr 2010 07:40

Exercise is very important

Exercise is very important.I have had MS for approx 16 years. I swim 40 lengths of the pool 3 times a week.I teach and practice yoga and pilates.Keep doing what you can do and find a form of exercise which will suit you and not leave you exhausted.Take a look at how to keep energy levels high.

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@DJDsouza

3 Apr 2012 22:00

Fun core core stabilty muscle exercises?

Because they never seem as exciting as the ones for your guns ;)

@Stumbler

28 Jul 2012 12:20Last reply 20 Nov 2021 18:45

Describing your MS Symptoms

I've seen this list before, but it may be useful. What living with MS feels like..:- When We say we can’t do something because we don’t feel well, put yourself in our shoes by using the examples of our symptoms below… Painful Heavy Legs: Apply Tightly 20 LB ankle weights and 15 LB thigh wei...

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@watsoncraig

3 Nov 2020 15:15 EditedLast reply 3 Nov 2021 18:29

Things not to say to us

1. I hope you get better. 2. Jesus will heal you if you just keep praying. 3. My neighbor Amy has multiple sclerosis, do you know her? 4. Yeah, but you’re not actually properly disabled, are you? 5. H-E-L-L-O! HOWWWW ARE YOUUU? 6. Were you born that way? 7. You don’t look sick to me. 8. How do you ...

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@tigerdes

20 Jan 2015 20:51Last reply 27 Oct 2016 12:56

How Lemtrada changed my life...

I feel blessed. A strange opening sentence from an MSer but I've been very fortunate with my diagnosis and treatment. I also love this site as this was most definitely what I needed when I was first diagnosed in 2008. Unfortunately it did not exist then and my diagnosis and the following weeks were ...

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@schjo

17 Jan 2015 14:42Last reply 8 Mar 2015 14:42

Tysabri&lemtrada. Turning down treatment

Hi all, Just checking this site out properly for the first time. Hoping it will help to discuss things with other msers rather than feel kind of isolated with my condition. I also have a decision to make regarding treatment which talking about with others might help. I'm on gilenya which is not ...

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@Naim

20 Dec 2014 06:47Last reply 2 Jan 2015 04:34

Does anyone do any running

I just started trying to do some road running - does anyone do any? I am also going to a biokinetist for leg exercises to ensure i stretch properly. Also not sure what to eat before running , i know fluids are important but i dont want to have too much because id probably need the bathroom. please l...

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@AmberinAB

15 Apr 2017 22:52Last reply 25 Apr 2017 14:38

Friends with commonalities

Hi :) I just signed up and would love to meet some friends who have similar experiences with MS. Here is a list of some things I would love to find in common with you: - Positive attitude (no doom and gloom talk, no constant complaining and no general misery)(I am grateful for my life and the experi...

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@cdag1rl

3 Aug 2017 11:37Last reply 28 Feb 2019 20:35

My Ketogenic Diet

I want to share my experiences with everyone about my ketogenic diet. The Keto diet is very low in carbohydrates and high in healthy fats with a medium protein intake, and it is designed to put you into ketosis, which makes your body burn fat for energy, instead of glucose. The benefits can be ama...

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@Wobbler

19 Jun 2018 00:22Last reply 24 Jun 2018 09:30

Diet

Hello fellow MS people! I joined up and have been loitering here for a couple of weeks now and have made a few friends... I wish I had found this forum years ago! I know this isn't the first post on the subject, but this is my first post here and I would like to get some opinions and suggestions on ...

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