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Atl, GA

Anyone else wake up and legs and body are stiff and achy. I walk bent over but after a few minutes or hrs I'm walking better.

September 24, 2024
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A MyMSTeam Member

Oh yes welcome weather change to cool . Couldn't get out of bed . Then my toes went numb ,turned the corner and hit the wall .fell down the step in to the cat box . Yes waking up stiff and sore is an understatement

September 24, 2024
A MyMSTeam Member

Gwenada36, I often wake up stiff ,achy and bent over. I immediately correct my posture for fear of getting bent over. I’m older and it takes a couple hours to shake it off, but exercise help tremendously. I go to senior center swim and chair exercise, even in fall and winter. Helps me a lot.

September 24, 2024
A MyMSTeam Member

@Clmpygail5 thankyou. I also correct my posture as soon as I notice it. My daughter mentioned it during the evening time, I feel like it's getting worse. I am going to try to exercise again and push past the pain.

September 24, 2024
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Waking up with a stiff and achy body, including walking bent over, is a common experience for many people with multiple sclerosis (MS). Here are some tips and insights from my knowledge base:

- Adjust Movements and Posture: Regularly changing your sitting or lying position can help. Try placing a small cushion or rolled-up Show Full Answer

Waking up with a stiff and achy body, including walking bent over, is a common experience for many people with multiple sclerosis (MS). Here are some tips and insights from my knowledge base:

- Adjust Movements and Posture: Regularly changing your sitting or lying position can help. Try placing a small cushion or rolled-up towel behind your lower back to maintain proper spine alignment.
- Gentle Stretching: Gentle stretching exercises, possibly with the help of a loved one, can alleviate stiffness.
- Standing Frame: Using a standing frame can support upright standing, improve posture, and reduce muscle strain.
- Spasticity Management: Muscle tightness, cramping, and spasms, often worse at night, can disrupt sleep and cause morning stiffness. These symptoms are usually responsive to treatment.

If symptoms persist or worsen, consulting with a healthcare provider is recommended.

September 24, 2024

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