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?
it is the variability that gets me one day one set of stairs to do the laundry in the basement and I am puffing next time I can do 5 ups and downs I hate it when I just have to sit and puff as the muscles in my chest really affect my breathing -- my left eye is 3/4's closed but I have been told one can drive with one eye - I just passed my over 80 driving test for Ontario Canada so will be on the road for another two years before being tested again -- this is my second test for drivers over 80 Driving is my freedom been doing it (illegally) since I was 13
I’ve begun learning how to do and teach chair yoga. Also recently I was given ropeless jump rope tool and really get a great workout - that being said simple dancing, especially in my chair are also other forms of great workouts❄️ Team member Deborah ❄️
I am currently 2 months post-partum and I'm going to start working out this upcoming Monday. I'm been feeling drained lately and I'm not sure if that's from MG, post partum or being a stay at home mom of 3. I've been drinking tones of water but nothing seems to bring my energy back up. I plan to start off walking for 15mins and doing some stretches after my walk. I'll make sure to share how that's going after my first week. - Jazmin (MG team member)
I love that. I like to do yoga mainly for strength, breathing and flexibility. I really enjoy that you use your own body weight as weight. My son likes to "workout" with me as well. So far I've learned what a "scissor jump kick" is (he's 4 and in his eyes this is a real move and I agree). Oh no I'm sorry to hear that. Is it painful?...your joints. - Jazmin (MG team member) Yes , unfortunately it can be very painful coupled with other underlying issues such as complex regional pain syndrome. Definitely makes creating adaptive activities challenging - not impossible but definitely creative.
Shelbie Brown
I split my exercises up. I don't always do them all at once. Sometimes I put them off a few hours or a day or two. It just depends on how I'm doing. I'm also working up to more & longer duration gradually. It works for me. Hope you can get a system that works well for you, too! Best wishes! - Janice (Myasthenia-Gravis.com Team)Thank you for your response! I love that you listen to your body and I think that is the biggest thing we can all do with this type of disease. Thanks for the encouragement! - Shelbie (Team Member) you are very welcome!
Now that it's been a while, how have you been doing with your activity & endurance? Best wishes! - Janice (Myasthenia-Gravis.com Team)
