Hello

Received an invitation to skydive with some friends... Not sure if my myotonia will be getting involved in this experience given the high levels of adrenaline to be expected

I was never a regular at amusement parks as a child, but I plan on visiting one soon just to give it a try and analyze my body's reactions

Does any one have any experience with roller coaster rides, bungee jumping, skydiving or any other similar activity's effect on myotonia?

Hope to hear back soon!

Thanks

Type of Myotonia: Thompsen

Country: Canada

Sounds like fun! I was always too afraid of heights to attempt anything like that, but if you can handle the adrenaline and the resulting stiffness, go for it :-)

The only issue I can see is either getting too stiff to pull the cord when you should or landing too hard because your legs are really stiff and you can't roll. If you're jumping with someone (tandem) that shouldn't be as much of a concern. It helps if you can keep your legs moving (I do that on ski lifts) but the people around you don't usually appreciate it.

If you do go, be sure to share some pictures to share with us!

Jan

Type of Myotonia: Thomsen's

Country: US

Thanks for the reassuring answer!

there will be someone .. No one is allowed
To jump alone until they have jumped wig someone three times!

My main fear is the landing! But I'll just warn the guy I'm jumping with to watch his balance more then the usual!

Cheers

Country: Canada

Very jerky rides like certain roller coasters tend to trigger or worsen my myotonia. Some of it is nerves, and some of it is percussion myotonia. However I've spoken with others with MC who love roller coasters and don't have a problem with them, so I think for the most part it boils down to how your central nervous system interprets the experience.

I recall flying in a C130 once and I was sitting near the parachutes. Looking out the window, I decided, if the airplane was about to go down, I would have no problem grabbing one of those parachutes and jumping. That was before I started to have some height related vertigo problems though.

Type of Myotonia: Becker

Country: USA