How hard should you push yourself when you’re living with MS? And how do you know?
By Trevis Gleason
MS is a constant balancing act of extending yourself and protecting yourself.
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Many people with multiple sclerosis (MS) either goad themselves or are chided from the sidelines that they are not doing enough. But how much is enough?
Back in April, I damaged my rotator cuff — a grouping of tendons and muscles that surround the head of the shoulder joint — which had nothing to do with my MS. It was an acute injury, and I wasn’t sure at the time how bad it was … you know, other than the pain.
It was a pain that dropped me to the floor (and ground) on a number of occasions and woke me up, panting in agony.
Over time, as I waited for it to heal enough to see whether I might be able to simply rehabilitate the joint or if it might need more invasive repair, I learned the limits of movement that wouldn’t bring the white-hot knife slicing through my joint. Even in my sleep, it seems, I was aware of my limitations, as I now wake in anticipation just before I cross into the excruciating zone.
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