There are quite a few people posting there daily and a new infoserver going up
soon. Also Richard Korejwo fresuently posts with much information on various
topics related to MS. (Research citations, etc.) Quite good.

One thing she should watch out for is increasing her body's core temperature.
Heat often has significant effects on MS symptoms. The exercise per se
probably won't be the (or a) big problem but the bodt temperature rise that
will accompany strenuous exercise might be.

Come on over to alt.support.mult-sclerosis. We're mildly goofy at times but the
information and concern are good. :)

John

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David Nye, MD * Neurology Dept., Midelfort Clinic, Eau Claire, Wisconsin
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not want to adopt a rational attitude -- Karl Popper

A question on the effects of exercise on MS.

A female friend of mine, aged 29, was diagnosed 18 months ago as having MS.
As of yet, symptoms have been few and relatively infrequent.  The only symptoms
experienced thus far are fatigue, and ocassional throbbing in the limbs(mainly
the legs).

She has always been fairly physically active, but wants to take up running
and other forms of exercise on a very frequent, and fairly vigorous basis.

What known effects of exercise are there on MS, if any?
Is it recommended?, or should it be avoided?  Have there been any studies done
on whether or not exercise speeds up the progression of the disease, slows it
down, or has no effect whatsoever?

Any and all info greatly appreciated.

Thanks in advance.

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Carl
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                        Jess

                        Jess

This is my first question on this subject. Does anyone
know of a good source book on this condition?

Also, if you can give me some info over email I would
appreciate it.

Thanks

Calvin

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I do not exercise for exercise sake anymore but I do walk or ride my
bicycle when on a short trip and do a little weight work to maintain
strength. I still go Scuba Diving as often as possible and after a dive
trip I feel much better for several days. Just to figure out what was
going on I took my temperature after my last dive this morning and it was
a little under 97 when taken rectally and even lower orally. Even though
it is 100 degrees here I can bear the heat for a lot longer than normally.
No fatigue on the drive home in my van with no A/C, about an hour. Scuba
is good mental and physical exercise and a person can do it with
impairments so I'll keep it up. I used to do a vigorous 1 hour workout
every day but now do it in 10 or 12 5 minute sessions and have a lot more
energy at the end of the day. Most modern exercise equipment has a means
to monitor heart rate and temperature so I think if you check with your
doctor some exercise to insure the heart lasts as long as the rest of the
body is in order. I find I am able to maintain muscle tone in my legs even
though my left is almost wooden in feeling and the right is not what it
used to be.
Bill in New Mexico