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Exercise and PN

Neuropathy | Last Active: Jun 8, 2021 | Replies (39)

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@athenalee

Probably good you’re waiting and definitely speak with your neurologist. For me, I have found morning walks to be therapeutic. I walk 1.5-2.5 miles a day. I also do Tai Chi/Qigong exercises a few times a week. I also do hand exercises I learned through occupational therapy. I’ve found these helpful for stretching, while not over taxing my body.

Besides the usual neuropathy symptoms I have tremendous pain in my back, knees, feet, and hands. So I have to remember to listen to my body, especially on laundry and shopping days. I do less walking those days and have learned to pace myself.

Everything I’ve read indicates that movement and exercise is important. Finding the balance and type of exercise best for one’s body is the trick.

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Having most ny vertebrae fused, I lost running ten years ago. I concentrate on walking, but lost that to gait disturbance. My cycling went by the wayside due to balance issues. I even tried using my hands to 'pedal' my exercise bike from the front.Not a real option. My option for aerobic exercise was lap swimming. Not my favorite exercise, having nearly drowning twice, but I got better at it after several years. Now I can do a mile in the locale aquatic center, year around. Since my legs were worthless in the pool, they dropped and impeded swimming. My physical therapist recommended a float device between my legs. What a relief! Keep on plugging!