Relapses are not associated with exercise

MS typically affects physically active young people.

It is important to know if exercise can increase MS disease activity. 

In this study the investigators used a self-report questionnaire to examine the relationship of different levels of sports activity and relapses in 632 MS'ers. 

No association between sports activity and clinical relapses was identified. 

The group with highest physical activity tended to have the lowest number of relapses. 

Interpretation: Physical activity has no significant influence on clinical disease activity.

Epub ahead of printTallner et al. Multiple sclerosis relapses are not associated with exercise. Mult Scler. 2011 Jul 6.

"Good news for physically active MS'ers. Exercise also release endorphins within the brain that are part of the brain's reward system and make you feel pleasant. Interestingly, this is one of the ways low dose naltrexone is meant to work. Do any of you exercise and use LDN?"