numbness and exercise

[muse_7]

I think you have gotteon some good answers but just wanted to add my experience. The only exercise that actually makes me feel better after it is swimming. I live on a lake and in the summer can feel absolutely awful, jump in the water and instant relief.

So yes anything that cools your body will help. I have also heard good things about cooling vests and those gel neck thingees (lol) that can be put in the fridge. You can also accomplish this with a towel run under cold water worn around your neck while excersizing to see if it helps.

Good luck!

[mommyRN]

Just wondering

Not to hijack your thread, but along these same lines, I have wondered if anyone has severe itching of the legs after exercise? Mine bother me so bad I have scratched until they are bruised. It does stop after awhile (probably once I cool off).

[Shashi]

There is a great site where you can get a free exercise or yoga DVD specifically created for people with MS. I ordered it last year and loved it. It's got three different levels of exercise, based on your needs and capabilities. Even those in wheelchairs can exercise. And again, as I said, it's free!

Here's the link to the site. The button to order the free video is on the right side of the page:

http://www.msactivesource.com/ms-diet-and-exercise.xml