Has anyone used a massage gun and incorporated this into their daily routine?

I have a Theragun that has been collecting dust for a few months… 😞 Grateful to have one, but I need to get back to using it on my muscles! I felt like it helped with spasticity, but I would wonder if I overdid it some days.

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Someone mentioned Mobility Works. The one by me rides vehicles that’s how I started with chair accessible vehicles.

What type of stem cell therapy are you pursuing and have you experienced any results?

Hi! Definitely late here, but this is great. How has it been since this post?

I was always interested in the Cionic sleeve.

Yes! Drinking hot beverages is like going outside in the summer. Everything in moderation 🍷.

Happy you can enjoy it!

That’s great that you aren’t dealing with symptoms! What do you do to get this result?

Walking is great, especially when making it a hobby. Hopefully, your motivation will kick back up, and those walks will become part of your routine.

Also, puzzles take time, and are exciting to see the final piece!

I’ve always been a little caffeine sensitive, so I’ve never had more than two cups of coffee in the morning. Keeping that up even after MS doesn’t really seem to affect me. What does sometimes is drinking a piping hot beverage. If I drink it at the peak of heat, it affects me much the same way that going outside on a hot day does.

As far as…

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I drink Coffee everyday. Because I have Acid reflux I use low acid instant coffee.. I also drink tea but not as often. If I go out I’ll get regular or decaf coffee. I always use half ’N half cream and stevia in my coffee.

I use to exercise years ago regularly, but I just don’t for the past several years. I used to have desire to keep in shape and went to classes etc. but now now. Not motivated, I guess. I think the computer age got in the way of my getting exercise. I just can’t force myself to do it. Now that it is starting to warm up (I hope) in NYS maybe…

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Physical Therapy

What is PT?

Yes! Staying active. How often do you work out? Is PT part of that?

Working out in cooler temperatures helps a lot.

Fatigue hits us all differently. It can be for an hour to a whole day. Warmer weather can bring this on for me. 🫩

How often do you get it? Is there anything you do that helps you during those moments?

Definitely a hot topic in the community! Alcohol or caffeine hasn’t been an issue for some dealing with MS, while others have had to cut it off completely because of their symptoms.

Here is a study on this: https://bit.ly/4e7yLja

☕ Has this been an issue for you?

You are right Arelis, spasticity is a tough one. I too Ben am trying to decide how much of the Baclofen and Tizanadine to take. Right now I am going to back off some of the Baclofen to see if it is really helping.

May is Mental Health Awareness month, and we all know how this condition can bring on certain emotions and feelings. This is a little reminder to make sure you take the time to focus on your mental health. MS + MENTAL HEALTH: https://bit.ly/3RDcZLs

If you don’t mind sharing, what are some things you like to do to help stay on top of it?…

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Sorry you have been dealing with this! Bladder/bowel issues can be extremely frustrating. I’m glad you are taking the time to listen to your body to know how to respond. It’s not easy. Have you asked your doctor if there are any contradictions by taking all of those at once?

Spasticity is a tough one! I try not to get frustrated when that happens to me. There’s no control. Temperature changes affect it big time. Is that the case for you?

Love that you are trying this approach to your diet. Happy it’s been working and hopefully easing some symptoms. Also, thank you for teaching me something new!😂 I drink prebiotic…

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My muscle cramps around the bowel and bladder are mind blowing.. I’m on Cymbalta and gabapentin and I supplement with THC Gummies about 25 mg every two hours.<div>
</div><div>I’m trying a lot more behavioral therapy, like learning the new signals that my body is giving me when it’s time to go. The only thing I know of that will calm that… Read more

I guess I think of MS as a newspaper. There’s always a new issue everyday.

If it would just stay the same, then I could adjust so much easier. Currently you my doctor and I are adjusting how much muscle relaxer I take in a given day. We’re trying to find a good balance between spasticity control and function, but my levels of both have changed…

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I thought this was posted the other day, but I wanted to see how people with MS are managing it. What is your approach? Has it changed since your diagnosis?

I think I’ve gotten a leg twitch in there, but since they’re focused on my head and neck, it didn’t matter. I did sneeze and ruin a series of pictures once.

I do have an implanted metal baclofen pump, but it’s titanium and MRI safe. They still freak out about it every time even when I explain that it’s the same one that’s been there the last…

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K, changed my nickname back to my legally 2nd middle name! Luther was one I got when I was 10 yrs old, from a neighbor. Luther was in reference to my last name, and we just started celebrating MLK day! Do the math…oh yeah, last name is Martin, which helps open another play on my name!

Oops, I fell asleep during my MRI, bad news as a twitch in my sleep! They did not like that very much! Had to redo it!!!

Glad I’m not the only one who has fallen asleep during an MRI 😆! I didn’t even think about the time being cut. That’s a good point.