MSJayhawk
06-02-2009, 03:38 PM
I just returned from my 6 month progress check. :wave: According to my Neurologist, I am in the best shape since she started seeing me in 2002- even with my left leg dragging. :bouncing:
The passive exerciser gets the credit because my arm strength and muscle tone are back to my "old days" albeit with hand strength less.
I feel my cup is running over with blessings. Praise God!! :angel:
The passive exerciser gets the credit because my arm strength and muscle tone are back to my "old days" albeit with hand strength less.
I feel my cup is running over with blessings. Praise God!! :angel:
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Snoopy61
06-02-2009, 04:16 PM
I am sooo happy for you!
Keep up the great work!
:bouncing:
Keep up the great work!
:bouncing:
anxiousme
06-02-2009, 04:48 PM
Great News! Your positive thoughts and attitude go a long way, too! Keep it up.
MSJayhawk
06-02-2009, 11:32 PM
Thank you both. Everyday forward!!:)
MommaEMS
06-03-2009, 08:54 PM
Jayhawk I am so happy for you! :wave: I love reading your posts as you are so positive and help us all with your thoughts and prayers. Bless you and keep up the great work!
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anxiousme
06-04-2009, 12:14 AM
Curious...I didn't know about the passive exerciser. When I looked it up on the internet, they show pictures of everyone using it on their legs. You said it helped with your arm strength. Can you use it for your arms? My mom's latest exacerbation has left her arms so weak that she can't lift things and can barely use her right hand to write, etc... Do you think this would help?
MSJayhawk
06-04-2009, 12:57 AM
I think it would help your mom. MotoMed has a unit. I use the EXERCYCLE. It works legs and arms at the same time. The MOTOmed and the NEW Exercycle are both quite expensive. The older EXERCYCLE is no longer made, but because they were built like tanks, they are still running. The best place is to watch the online auctions.
You might consider pool therapy. My neuro had only 2 options for me: pool or passive. For me this has worked.
Before investing money, see if your mom can get rehab. Many rehab places use the NEW Exercycle or the MOTOmed. This way your mom can "test drive" and then decide.
Does your mom knit or crochet? Back in 1982 I learned to crochet which helped my greatly. :angel:
You might consider pool therapy. My neuro had only 2 options for me: pool or passive. For me this has worked.
Before investing money, see if your mom can get rehab. Many rehab places use the NEW Exercycle or the MOTOmed. This way your mom can "test drive" and then decide.
Does your mom knit or crochet? Back in 1982 I learned to crochet which helped my greatly. :angel:
anxiousme
06-05-2009, 12:17 AM
She just started therapy both, physical and occupational. She said they have plenty of machines in the rooms, but so far they have just worked with stretching the fingers, working with rubber bands, and dexterity. She can't even spread her fingers on her left hand. Her fingers are bent and club like. The crochet is a great idea, but isn't an option right now. She can barely sign her name with a pen. I will look into the exercisers at her therapy facility. I figured the machines were quite expensive, but sound very helpful in her situation. It has been very hard to watch a fully functional person go to completely reliant on help in 3 months. I hope she gets some function back. MS is so unpredictble, as we all know! Thank you for the info. I'm praying for your continued success! :angel:
MSJayhawk
06-05-2009, 12:51 AM
Thanks for the prayers. Yes, the downside to the machines is the expense. Unfortunately, I have never found any insurance which covers the equipment.
I hope your mom can get through this. It is difficult to see loved ones suffer. In our minds we remember them as strong and independent and it only makes the feelings worse. :angel:
I hope your mom can get through this. It is difficult to see loved ones suffer. In our minds we remember them as strong and independent and it only makes the feelings worse. :angel: