Hi, I’ve recently been diagnosed with relapsing remitting MS and I’m finding it pretty hard to deal with, both mentally and physically. I’ve heard that running is good for MS and I think it might help me clear my mind a bit. Does anyone have any tips for getting started or anything I would need to consider? I love in a very rural area, so there’s no clubs or anything like that nearby. Or has anyone else found another form of exercise that helps? Thanks
Hey - sorry about your diagnosis. I’m not diagnosed (and definitely not an expert) but headed in that direction. I’m a runner. It’s hard to say whether that’s been a benefit to me or not. But I have read things which do suggest exercise can help. In terms of what you might need to consider if you’re going to take up running, I think that depends a lot on your symptoms. I struggle with dizziness and balance issues and so when I’m feeling particularly wobbly I choose not to run, or I plan a run close to home and just take it extra slow. You probably want to do what feels comfortable for you. And start slowly. I’m a long distance runner and the thought of MS and possible relapses resulting in not being able to run in the future terrifies me - but so far so good, luckily. My neuro has told me to keep up the running so long as I feel able to do so 
good luck!
Hi Rosannee
I have MS and last year done 3 half Marathons ( Edinburgh, London and Tromso ( Norway ) ) and this year…Just the London and Edinburgh one ( this was during a relapse which affecting my vision ) But other than that …I was quite fit and managed 2 hr 20 mins and raised £1000-00 for MacMillian Cancer support
Most weekends I will run the odd 10 K
Running really helps me - I don’t always want to do it , but I feel so good afterwards, odd though , I get the feeling like i can’t stop or I’m running in High Heels ( which I dont… )
Running in a rural area would be nice - I live in London and sometimes the running by the traffic is not nice
But like mudrunner says - start small, maybe get someone to run with you
I’ve tried running on the treadmill and normally give up after 2 k out of sheer bordeom, so I vary my route as much as possible
Please let me know how you get on
Ray