How do you balance exercise and MG?
We all know exercise is a key part of being/getting healthy, but overexertion is also a key part to triggering MG symptoms. Is there any tips or hacks to balancing exercise while trying not to trigger any symptoms?
This is interesting. I’ve had MG for about 7 years and recently went through 16 PT sessions for hip pain. The sessions were two a week for one hour. The results were very positive but I was really surprised at how sore I was and how long it lasted. I was still sore after four days. Btw, I am 74. It has just now occurred to me that my MG may be the reason. In any case, it was worth it for relieving my pain and improving my strength and general wellbeing. I am taking up walking to try to maintain my strength.
I am 71 and have only been dealing with MG for a little over a year. I have always been very active, gym 5 days a week and cardio at home on my off days. I have slowly had to dial it back and make changes in frequency in order to have some recovery time. I recently changed to an every other day gym routine and rather than hike up the steep trail I now take the flat one but the same distance, running is now out of the question. I will continue to adjust but hopefully be able to improve rather than regress, but it is what it is.
Very helpful. Now I know why it takes me so long to recover from strenuous exercise. Thanks
At 76 and with a bad back, I had given up on exercise. But I had six face cords of firewood brought in that had to be hauled to the wood sheds. I decided I would do it myself, one ATV load a day. Bending, lifting, throwing, stacking. After five days, I felt great. Way more strength and energy. That's how I learned even a little exercise pays big dividends. And exercise is more fun when you are accomplishing something.
Zack's comment on dealing with MG, and daily travails!
