exercise/overuse of muscles

[Guest guest]

All I know is my experience, but since I am now in my 50's and was diagnosed

with CMT as a child, I have been swimming at least three times a week, sometimes

more, sometimes a bit less. I had to learn how to swim at my own pace - which

is slow and steady. I feel that this exercise has enabled me to have a clear

head, and helps me stay in shape. I think if I did not swim, I would go crazy,

probably gain weight too. All my doctors over the years support my swim

routines. But really, I don't do it for them - I do it for me.

As for overuse of muscles, sure, have done that too, most likely will do it

again. When that happens, I get extra sleep and add more potassium and

magnesium supplements to my diet. It has all really been 'trial and error' in my

life to achieve some sort of balance in all this.

Anne