Apr 26, 2010 (Started Sep 01, 2007)
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EffectivenessMajor (for gait training)
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EffectivenessNone (for multiple sclerosis)
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EffectivenessNone (for ataxia (lack of coordination))
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Side effectsModerate (for Overall) (paresthesia)
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AdherenceUsually
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BurdenNot at all hard to take
Dosage:
10 min
Daily
Advice & Tips:
Paresthesia began kicking in sooner and sooner. When it began kicking in within a minute of 2mph walking, I shifted to ab crunches.
Side effects:
paresthesia
Mar 14, 2010 (Started Sep 01, 2007)
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EffectivenessModerate (for gait training)
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EffectivenessNone (for ataxia (lack of coordination))
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Side effectsMild (for Overall) (paresthesia)
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AdherenceUsually
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BurdenA little hard to take
Dosage:
10 min
Daily
Advice & Tips:
At first (months ago) I tried using the treadmill as commonly advised (i.e., gradually increasing time and slope for aerobic exercise). I soon learned that approach left me exhausted. After consulting with fellow MSers at my monthly support group, I changed my treadmill routine to two 5-minute walks per day. The new schedule is working much better primarily because it's sustainable. It maintains my limberness and gait quality, but doesn't help much with weight loss. When I don't treadmill, my legs hurt more, and my gait quality (including drop foot) deteriorates. I typically use my walker every time I go out (for safety and fatigue management) so the treadmill supplies my only serious gait practice.
Side effects:
paresthesia
Dec 29, 2009 (Started Sep 01, 2007)
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EffectivenessCan't tell (for improve stamina)
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Side effectsModerate (for Overall)
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AdherenceUsually
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BurdenSomewhat hard to take
Dosage:
10 min
Daily
Advice & Tips:
increases fatigue; several times a week, I'm too fatigued to exercise; hope that will improve with time
Side effects:
paresthesia
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