I'm thinking of new questions to ask everyday. I have purchased a book from the Arthritis Foundation on Fibromyalgia and in that book it really stresses the importance of exercise in dealing with FM. It shows various stretches you can do to help with flexibility and mobility. My dr. really stressed the stretching thing too and recommended yoga. When you're soooo tired it's hard to think about exercise, right? lol. I'm wondering what your experiences have been with exercising with FM. Are there any exercises you would recommend? Any thoughts or suggestions would be appreciated!

Jen

You'll probably find that you're just going to have to try things out and see what works for you.

My personal experience: Did yoga for a while. But my body was worse off. Tried Curves, that hurt even worse. Now I go to water therapy two to three times a week. I had to have a doctor's referral cause it's at the Wellness Center at the hospital. The water is 92 degrees and it's truly wonderful! For me anyway.

I wish you the best in whatever you try. Just remember, try to work "slowly" into whatever it is you choose.

Keep us informed on what you try and what works! You might come up with something none of us have tried before!

Amy

I can't walk much- maybe around the block would be about it. It's a long block, but still...just makes my body hurt too much.

But! I did purchase a uni-trike this last Spring. I really enjoy it! My husband and I ride bikes together (Obviously weather permitting, since I live in Iowa.) and sometimes we'll ride around half the town and sometimes clear around town. Which clear around our town is 4 miles.

A little info about my bike. It's one of those bikes that sits low to the ground, only it has three wheels, instead of two. I got one with the handle-bars that are like the old fashioned bikes The really old bikes. LOL! Anyway, my husband adjusted them so they are down low. The pressure on my arms from a regular bike really hurt. So these bars are great. I also had the whole balance issue too. So, again this 'trike' helps. And since it's low to the ground it's easy to get on and off. Not to mention the comfy seat. ~My kids don't even mind riding with me. They say I look cool. Either that or they're just being kind.

Amy