Is it advisable to do exercise when affected by Transverse myelitis? Which activities would you suggest and how intense should they be?

Do what feels right as all cases are quite different

Aggressive physical therapy is extremely important throughout once the body has into a place where you were able to use light weights low impact or no impact exercises are helpful to keep the body from atrophy. Also the majority of the time due to the severe pain and fatigue is extremely hard on the body to work out or to have a dress and PT because it also can put you down for days at a time so you have to constantly try and find a balance where you're being aggressive enough to keep the muscles from Decay and atrophy and not too aggressive for the body will rebel and become overwhelmed, weakened and in further pain. In addition many people who sustained the spinal cord injury from transverse myelitis experience extreme Bandung in each joint hips knees feet toes fingers neck rib cage. This banding feels as though you're being severed by rubber band or like a tourniquet is squeezing the air from your lungs. Exercise can often cause the body to react in this way but becoming sedentary and not being aggressive is very detrimental. What is unfortunate in the state I live in I am on Medicaid Ramada table only cover eight sessions or 24 units of 15 minutes peace therefore after 8 sessions I use them also the ear so it doesn't give me the ability to recover the way that I need to recover I have to have caregivers do the exercises at home with me I also have an aide go to the pool and do water Aqua therapy with me which is very helpful because there's zero impact no gravity to contend with and therefore typically a safer better way to work out however in saying that some including myself experienced extreme nervous system convulsions in the water temperature changes can be very hard depending on the legion area of the spine almost everyone who has transverse myelitis will struggle with sinsation of temperature as well as the ability to decipher temperature and to regulate temperature with throughout the body exercise can help the blood to circulate however many times for myself I realize by someone else touching me I could be six or seven different temperatures just in one leg. Extreme sensitivity to heat is also usually present there for warm water closer to the body's actual body temperature seems to be the best for aqua therapy and exercise as well as a safe environment to stretch and to relax.

Everybody condition is different and this also applies to exercise. Listen to your body and stop when you get tired - there's no prize for pushing though the " burn" ! Just getting up and dressed might be all you could manage in a dsy

Initially, sufferers may have issues with balance and referral to a neuro physio is essential to help regain this with simple exercises to help the brain relearn where the body's centre of gravity is.
Other simple exercises to help the body normalise may be prescribed.
After the body has recovered from the inflammatory stage there may be muscle weakness, however it is important that the body does not try to compensate for weakness in one area by developing other muscles as this could cause more pain in the future.

In the UK neuro physiotherapy may be difficult to access, however the TM society to offer bursaries to help sufferers access a physio.

Yes you should absolutely excersize. I recommend low impact activities. Swimming, bicycling, walking and light weightlifting.

You should exercise but be careful what you do as fatigue is one of the big issues you will face, do what you can & in this case, when it hurts, stop, know your limits as once you go past it really hurts. Pilates, yoga & swimming are good as long as you remember not to push too hard.

Everyone can be helped with exercise but it's important to not over do it

Yes. Depending of level of injury.

Stretching of the affected limbs is important to avoid atrophy. Some weight bearing is advisable with assitance or assistive devices such as standing frames or leg braces.

Upper body strengthening is priority to assist with independance for transferring in and out of wheelchair from bed to bath and car.

Absolutely advisable to exercise.. Do any and everything you can. Even if you cant move a certain leg/arm it's good to still stretch them to keep from getting stiff.

Stretching is very important. Strength training is also very important, do what your body feels it can do and listen to it when it needs a break. Be mindful of what your body needs.

That will depend on your symptoms. I am afraid to exercise in any way that would strengthen my rib cage muscles which would make banding much worse. I walk about 1/4 mile/day. I could sure use some therapy during the long winter months but can't afford it. I have grown fat due to a lack of exercise and poor eating habits. I eat a fairly balanced meal like one out of three days and snack when I am hungry. Also many meds cause weight gain.

Do whatever excercise you are capable of, and more than usual to keep your fitness levels up, which release adrenalin and endorphins, which will keep you positively charg3d and your physical parts moving. Care should be taken against falls.

Exercise and Transverse Myelitis depends on the severity of the condition. All exercise is worthwhile and the more physically active the better. But many people cannot manage much exercise but physiotherapy is very important and excercise advice for individuals can be obtained from them.

I advise daily physical therapy for about an hour. This should include rebuilding muscles in the legs and feet, but it should also include building upper body and core strength. These are very necessary for both transferring from a wheelchair to another place and balance.

Yes I do exercise it consist of stretching the use of bands and light weights as far as intensity I keep it to a minimum because of the recovery time.

Physical therapy is excellent.
Any type of exercise that will help strengthen the muscles that have begun to atrophy.
Aqua therapy helps those that have significant balance issues as it helps with buoyancy. Helps lift weight off of the legs.

Yes, exercise is good, and might have the benefit of aiding in recovery. The extent of your dysfunction due to TM will be a limiting factor in exercise regimen, but even the smallest exercises you can accomplish are a good idea.