Re: exercise
Karen Luglio (tootsie(AT)voicenet.com)
Fri, 21 Mar 1997 16:07:36 -0500 (EST)
At 01:43 PM 3/20/97 -0500, you wrote:
>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
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Barb:
I, too am swimming at the "Y". I am unable to do any exercise that jolts the
spine but the swimming has been wonderful.
Karen