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Atrophied muscles can be partially restored. I have had foot drop and other problems especially with my left leg. Mostly I have resolved with especially ankle and also hip and leg strengthening exercise. If I am very tired could come back then I will rest.

Dr. Siskin's medical group has done over 500 procedures. One of the most active CCSVI practices in the country. They did my procedure, excellent.

Do you already do physical training? Keep it up if not good idea to begin some strengthening but do not strain no sweating no exertion just some effort. Both my neurologist and IR indicate my improvements post procedure have been boosted by my physical training.

Community Care Physicians Latham NY of which Dr.Siskin is the principal have done over 500 procedures.

Both my IR and neurologist agree that my physical training has really boosted my continued improvements post procedure. No longer use walker in the house but still need outside. Most recent improvement Post procedure: stable enough to use treadmill and now up to 8 minutes hands free no holding. Atro...

Do you have any references connecting migraines and vascular issues?

We are dealing with the 2 challenges to our physical condition, MS and middle and senior age. I5 years ago when I first starting training I was Surprised that I could develop muscle and strength after 50. I was also surprised when I could not control my tooth brush despite arm strengthening exercise...

Lyndacarol: starting a forum on exercise, I would call it physical training for MS, is a great idea. I have had MS since 1972 and training for 15 years. My condition would be very different without it. However I could not initiate or monitor, that area of my brain is not there. We could talk directl...

I work on understanding the mechanics of each particular movement so that I can identify muscle groups that are weak. For instance the first point of engagement in walking is raising the knee. Hip muscle is needed to lift the knee. If your hip is weak and unable to pick up knee your leg swings as yo...

Our brains have been injured because of MS but the rebuilding process is the same for all brain injuries, whether stroke or gun shot. The brains ability to repair is called brain plasticity. Science only identified this process in the last 30 or 40 years. The brain actually builds new networks when ...

Would anyone be interested in exchanging detail of their physical training and progress?

Exercise seems counter intuitive with MS. Fatigue is such a large issue. My experience is that if do physical training without exertion just some effort over time you build stamina, strength as you identify specific weak muscle groups that need strengthening. No pain no gain -DOES NOT APPLY- WHAT IS...

I get on my stationary bike. Pedal with low tension not much effort mostly looking for smooth movement for about for about 10-15 minutes. Its seems my dormant nerves and muscles are asking to be activated. This was mostly my problem before procedure. Only happened a few times since and none in last ...

Brain plasticity is the natural process by which the brain rebuilds after damage. Those of us with MS, our brain does not send strong messages to our muscles. I have found that working, exercising specific muscle groups relieves spasticity and helps to return function. It is as if we have to remind ...

Before treatment of 10/12/10 my blood oxygen level was below normal now normal at 97