Are you super stiff?

One of the ways that multiple sclerosis affects me is that my legs, particularly my right leg gets amazingly stiff. I can not sit a long time or walk a long time as both make me really stiff (which makes it worse when I try the next movement). Multiple sclerosis is funny business as you really can not function well at anything.

I am a big proponent of movement. I notice my multiple sclerosis symptoms are less pronounced if I am keeping up continual movement (even when I feel to tired to do so). It is seemingly a contradiction in thoughts but I walk better once I have worked out. However, I do notice that I can not hyperextend my legs as the way multiple sclerosis affects me causes me more problems walking if I am not careful. Does that make sense?

My doctor refers to one of the multiple sclerosis challenges I have as knee-flick-back. When I am tired or have pushed my legs beyond my new range of motion, my knee flicks back to safety. Rather than a smooth movement, it is a snap almost and therefore, causes more stress on my leg.

So the jist of this blog is when it comes to multiple sclerosis, yes, it sucks. However, if you push yourself to just shy of your limit, you'll find that you might be able to hold on to your mobility a little longer.

Peace!