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EXERCISE
& MdDS
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While exercise may increase
symptoms temporarily, most MdDS sufferers who have turned to
exercise have found that it does help 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 hours, but get some
exercise and drink lots of water. |
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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 of different things
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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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Disorder Foundation site is designed for those suffering from MdDS
(Mal de Debarquement Syndrome). If you have been
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2008.
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