Re: exercise
Barbara Meese (brmeese(AT)ma.ultranet.com)
Thu, 20 Mar 1997 13:43:08 -0500
Fortunately I didn't have to take steroids but I did experience weight gain
from inability to exercise. Beacuse it was so awkward to walk and I would
experience periods when I would lose total control of my legs I hestitated
to try any walks. Thought about walking with my cellular phone so I could
call for help . Anyway, I found that swimming was the best exercise -no
stress on back and I could use my legs as little or as much as they were
willing to cooperate. It helped me tremendously mentally too because I
finally felt like I was exerting myself.. I was able to join a "Y" that
keeps the water temperature high. They do alot of classes for seniors and
handicapped individuals, also have a lift it needed to get in and out.
Am able to most anything now but am still swimmming,,,:-)
Barb M