Apr 26, 2010 (Started Sep 01, 2007)

  • Effectiveness
    Major (for gait training)
  • Effectiveness
    None (for multiple sclerosis)
  • Effectiveness
    None (for ataxia (lack of coordination))
  • Side effects
    Moderate (for Overall) (paresthesia)
  • Adherence
    Usually
  • Burden
    Not 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)

  • Effectiveness
    Moderate (for gait training)
  • Effectiveness
    None (for ataxia (lack of coordination))
  • Side effects
    Mild (for Overall) (paresthesia)
  • Adherence
    Usually
  • Burden
    A 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)

  • Effectiveness
    Can't tell (for improve stamina)
  • Side effects
    Moderate (for Overall)
  • Adherence
    Usually
  • Burden
    Somewhat 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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