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EXERCISE & MdDS
While
exercise may increase MdDS symptoms temporarily, most MdDS sufferers
who have turned to exercise have found that it does help to
decrease their overall symptoms. The most difficult aspect
of an exercise routine is staying motivated when you already don't feel
well. Below, read what a few of our support group
members have said about exercise and MdDS.
*** Consult your physician before beginning any
exercise program ***
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Terry - I was doing [vestibular] therapy
for awhile. ...At the end of every session, they had me do 20 to 30
minutes on the tread mill. I always felt better the next day
after doing that. ...So that is when I started walking and really
started feeling better, which led to step aerobics. I think it is
really important to stay active...even though you just want to go to
bed and sleep. I do think sleep is important, at least 8 to 10
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Susan - You have to start out slooowly and
persevere! Six months after the onset of MdDS, I started walking
outdoors. Unlike some other members of the group, I cannot
tolerate a treadmill...makes me so nauseous and dizzy. I used to
have to drive to the park to walk...I worked up to 3 miles and then
stretch after my walk. My symptoms would be higher and the
car ride home helped my symptoms to subside again. Even though I
would feel rockier after my walk for a little while, exercising does
help my symptoms overall. Now, I don't have to drive to the park
and can just walk in my neighborhood...my symptoms still go up
afterwards but I just keep moving when I get home until my heart
rate returns to normal. You may have to experiment with a couple
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Marla - Exercise
videos really help with my balance. I like to walk outside
too but the weather doesn't always cooperate. I agree about
exercising as much as possible on the days you feel good. On my
bad days, I just can't get up the energy and when I do exercise, I get
dizzy and have to sit out some of the steps - especially the ones that
work on balance....I think it is important to include upper body weight
training with 5 lb. weights also. It's a fun way to exercise on
days when the weather doesn't allow it...
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Mary -
I do feel that water aerobics,
brisk walking with keeping my eyes on the horizon in front
and Pilates has helped. Especially the water
aerobics. When I'm in the water, it's like I'm riding in a
car. The rocking is balanced out and I feel normal. |
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*** Consult
your physician before beginning any exercise program ***
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Syndrome) and the health care professionals who treat them.
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