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@bustrbrwn22

@rwinney. As hard as itt is to hear you are spot on. I am trying to learn to portion my time and allow time for spasms as well. Today I was able to walk up the basement steps without my legs giving out on me. Yesterday I could only walk a couple steps then rest. It means so much to me that someone believes me and it has made me more determined to make stretches and light weights a priority. I want to start at 15’lbs but now realize I have to accept who I am right now. 3 lbs is better than 3 weeks ago when I couldn’t lift my hands over my head. Thank you all so much. Please pray that my 3 week checkup shows that my eyesight has not worsened. It’s in 2 weeks.

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Rachel, Volunteer Mentor | @rwinney | Aug 30, 2021

Wow! You really are doing a great job in recognizing effective ways to lessen pain, anxiety, and stress for yourself. Congrats on getting up those stairs! Slow and steady wins the race, so does being flexible. If one day you can't do as much, that's ok, the next day you can always try again. I find my health to be a game...sometimes I win, sometimes I lose, and that's ok.

I love that you are working on your physical health. That's so very important so your body doesnt decondition, making pain and brain symptoms worse. Slow and steady on the weights and reps. Gradual build up from 1-5 pound weights is all you need to start. Perhaps you will reach a plateau and that's ok too. Any progress is good progress.

I'm wishing you the best with your next eye appointment. Will you report back your findings?

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