Anyone here with MS?

[Cscomoky]

I'd love to meet up with people who have MS and are trying to get fit. It's always a struggle, because I have a weak left leg and use a cane. It's difficult to get all my steps in and also to get my heart rate up walking because I just can't go very fast. And then, of course, I don't want to get too hot because that really wastes me! 

Can anyone relate? I'd love to find someone to commiserate with and cheer one another on!

[Dominique · Accepted solution]

Welcome to the community, @Cscomoky!

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I have MS. MS does not have me. Mindfulness is a process. It's taken a lot of work to get here.

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[Cscomoky]

Thanks, Dominique!

[mdmc]

Hi there.  I don't have MS but I do have Rheumatoid Arthritis so I struggle with pain, fatigue, and mobility issue.

The struggle is real.

[Cscomoky]

Yes, the struggle is real every day! When I see the high number of steps some people have, and then compare it to how I work so hard to get 3,000 steps, I sometimes think I should get more credit for the effort it takes!

[mdmc]

Have a great day and keep on truckin @Cscomoky

[Jamesedwardc]

Hello, nice to meet you here 

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[Kmvar11]

I have RA also and find it difficult to make myself move anymore than I already do during the day. I work and it keeps me moving and I do notice being more active helps. But there's a fine line between pushing myself and over pushing myself. If I over do it, I'm completed exhausted for day . 

[lasley]

here,i think i could offer some help

[Mertle1]

Hi!  I’m fighting MS too.  It’s my right leg that’s weak.  It’s hard to stay motivated, but I keep trying.