Guillain-Barre Syndrome, residual effects, and exercising?

For anyone that is aware of Guillain-Barre Syndrome, they can be aware of nerve damage left over from the illness. I'm a year and a half "recovered" from the illness, but I've got nerve damage in my legs that has left me somewhat disabled and makes it painful to walk or exercise. However, I would love to lose weight. Rather than "be happy" with myself, I would like to improve upon myself and make myself even healthier than I was before I got sick. Does anyone have any kind of recommendation as to what kind of exercises I could do that wouldn't aggravate the nerves in my legs? I've tried water aerobics, but I end up cramping before I get any real "workout." Has anyone had success with recumbent bikes or something like that?

I had GBS when i was 20, and i'm 25 recovered now, but i do have some nerve damage in my finger tips and my legs. I can walk and run just fine, but i can't bend and squat for more then a min with out it being very painful, and I also still have no reflex in my legs.... I suggest you try a big, or even a stair stepper, it may be difficult, but you need to teach your body to do these things all over again. That is a problem with GBS, you have to reteach yourself. After awhile your body will get used to it again, and you'll be able to excersize like usually.

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