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Goalposters exercise check-in 07-06-2023
4 checked in last week
3 made goals
1 is working on it.
~ Faith MSWorld Volunteer -- Moderator since JUN2012 (now a Mimibug)
Symptoms began in JAN02
- Dx with RRMS in OCT03, following 21 months of limbo, ruling out lots of other dx, and some "probable stroke" and "probable CNS" dx for awhile.
- In 2008, I was back in limbo briefly, then re-dx w/ MS: JUL08. - Betaseron NOV03-AUG08; Copaxone20 SEPT08-APR15; Copaxone40 APR15-present - Began receiving SSDI / LTD NOV08. Not employed. I volunteer in my church and community.
Made partial goals
1x Silver Sneakers
2x PT at home
~ Faith MSWorld Volunteer -- Moderator since JUN2012 (now a Mimibug)
Symptoms began in JAN02
- Dx with RRMS in OCT03, following 21 months of limbo, ruling out lots of other dx, and some "probable stroke" and "probable CNS" dx for awhile.
- In 2008, I was back in limbo briefly, then re-dx w/ MS: JUL08. - Betaseron NOV03-AUG08; Copaxone20 SEPT08-APR15; Copaxone40 APR15-present - Began receiving SSDI / LTD NOV08. Not employed. I volunteer in my church and community.
Made partial goals
1x Silver Sneakers
2x PT at home
Hi Mamabug!
Guess you started the week with 2 Silver Sneaker appearances in mind? Well we take what we get. My week went similar so I'm going with partial also.
The exercises were ok, time spent, the same. Stretching daily as usual. And still using my scooter only once a week on 'leg' day.
My guess is ADLs were taking a greater toll than usual. I've been adding a short trip now and then and this week the dentist too. Excessive walking and concentration, reinforces awareness... doing two things at the same time isn't advisable. The wherewithal that use to come naturally? Not any more. ADL's equal GYM.
Guinea pig report: Sadly nothing to report... My doctors office should have sent (faxed?) the requested script to the Ottobock people, I've heard nothing. Will call Monday.
The other script (for PT on campus) was received and given to therapist Friday. We should get together to discuss before any sessions or schedule begins. The doctors script calls for 21 sessions? Didn't expect that or think it necessary.
The exercises were ok, time spent, the same. Stretching daily as usual. And still using my scooter only once a week on 'leg' day.
My guess is ADLs were taking a greater toll than usual. I've been adding a short trip now and then and this week the dentist too. Excessive walking and concentration, reinforces awareness... doing two things at the same time isn't advisable. The wherewithal that use to come naturally? Not any more. ADL's equal GYM.
I understand about the ADL's - they can be as exhausting as 'other types' of exercises at times.
One of my biggest challenges (regarding focus being put on multiple things at one time) is the seemingly simple act of pulling up my pants!
I need to focus (all at the same time ) on: 1) keeping my paralyzed right hand from falling off of the walker handle, 2) while trying to keep my back straight enough so I don't topple over to the left, 3) while keeping my legs from buckling, 4) while trying to pull my pants up with my left hand (which has numb fingers and difficulty grasping).
Talk about a balancing act! It sure ain't easy!
Originally posted by 502E79
Guinea pig report: Sadly nothing to report... My doctors office should have sent (faxed?) the requested script to the Ottobock people, I've heard nothing. Will call Monday.
The other script (for PT on campus) was received and given to therapist Friday. We should get together to discuss before any sessions or schedule begins. The doctors script calls for 21 sessions? Didn't expect that or think it necessary.
Healthcare paperwork can be slow-going.
You don't necessarily have to do all of the 21 PT sessions. You and PT make your therapy goals together.
Originally posted by 502E79
Let's keep at it.
Still trying the best we can!
PPMS for 26 years (dx 1998) ~ Worrying will not take away tomorrow's troubles ~ But it will take away today's peace. ~
I understand about the ADL's - they can be as exhausting as 'other types' of exercises at times.
One of my biggest challenges (regarding focus being put on multiple things at one time) is the seemingly simple act of pulling up my pants!
I need to focus (all at the same time ) on: 1) keeping my paralyzed right hand from falling off of the walker handle, 2) while trying to keep my back straight enough so I don't topple over to the left, 3) while keeping my legs from buckling, 4) while trying to pull my pants up with my left hand (which has numb fingers and difficulty grasping).
Talk about a balancing act! It sure ain't easy!
I'm similar but a balancing act with a walker... errr, not yet thank goodness. Bless you K!
Guess you started the week with 2 Silver Sneaker appearances in mind? Well we take what we get.
Yes; I had hoped to go to Silver Sneakers twice. Or, substitute with something else if I didn't succeed. I guess July 4, it was closed.
At least I'm doing something. Yeah; we take what we can get.
~ Faith MSWorld Volunteer -- Moderator since JUN2012 (now a Mimibug)
Symptoms began in JAN02
- Dx with RRMS in OCT03, following 21 months of limbo, ruling out lots of other dx, and some "probable stroke" and "probable CNS" dx for awhile.
- In 2008, I was back in limbo briefly, then re-dx w/ MS: JUL08. - Betaseron NOV03-AUG08; Copaxone20 SEPT08-APR15; Copaxone40 APR15-present - Began receiving SSDI / LTD NOV08. Not employed. I volunteer in my church and community.
Hi! I'm joining in here with the hopes of maintaining my motivation to move more. I actually was moving great a few months back (before March) but then a new cervical lesion caused some problems in my leg. Then I fell off the wagon with exercise because I just couldn't physically do it.
Anyway, I'm mostly back to (my) baseline now so I need to get moving again. I want to aim for 7000 steps each day and get in some arm and torso free weights.
"Ring the bells that still can ring. Forget your perfect offering. There is a crack a crack in everything. That's how the light gets in.
~Leonard Cohen
Hi! I'm joining in here with the hopes of maintaining my motivation to move more. I actually was moving great a few months back (before March) but then a new cervical lesion caused some problems in my leg. Then I fell off the wagon with exercise because I just couldn't physically do it.
Anyway, I'm mostly back to (my) baseline now so I need to get moving again. I want to aim for 7000 steps each day and get in some arm and torso free weights.
Hi Pistachio,
Welcome to the thread. Momabug usually begins it on Thursday or Friday but it's a bit late this week.
I've been told that a guesstimate for steps per mile is around 2300, but you probably have a digital tracker. Maybe the first week, shoot low? Getting back on the wagon without considering the time off could dampen your spirits.
Hey everybody. Sorry I dropped the ball. Things just got away from me.
Let's wait until next week, and I'll really try to start the new thread on Thursday.
Welcome, Pistachio Yes; I really believe that being accountable to others helps me to do better than I would otherwise.
~ Faith MSWorld Volunteer -- Moderator since JUN2012 (now a Mimibug)
Symptoms began in JAN02
- Dx with RRMS in OCT03, following 21 months of limbo, ruling out lots of other dx, and some "probable stroke" and "probable CNS" dx for awhile.
- In 2008, I was back in limbo briefly, then re-dx w/ MS: JUL08. - Betaseron NOV03-AUG08; Copaxone20 SEPT08-APR15; Copaxone40 APR15-present - Began receiving SSDI / LTD NOV08. Not employed. I volunteer in my church and community.
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