Herman, MN
A 41-year-old female asked:
best exercise for me as i have myasthenia gravis & severe osteoporosis? kinda hard to be weak & brittle!! tai chi? i don't know..please advise!! thank
1 doctor answer • 5 doctors weighed in
Dr. Thomas Josa answered
Allergy and Immunology 39 years experience
Water: It depends on how severe the MG
How about exercises in shallow water? Perhaps with a flotation device and supervision if necessary. If you have trouble breathing , water pressure surrounding your chest may be an issue as can the temperature. A physical therapist can help with various exercises both in and out of water.
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