Quote Originally Posted by Medusa View Post
You're not making excuses, at least not in my estimation. I've had fibro for 8 years coupled w/neuropathy and I know exactly what you mean. I will say, though, that exercise is the only thing that helps. It's when I'm still for too long that the pain gets worse. I can go out dancing and feel great. As soon as I sit down and settle in, I'm in trouble. So keep exercising, girl. You and Donna are both encouraging to me.

I feel your pain, girls. I've had fibro for over 25 years. I know for sure the season changes set off huge flairups. I renewed my gym membership and go 3-4 times a week for 2 hours. I make that time for myself, regardless. I feel some soft tissue soreness and I'm not sure whether it's the beginning of a flareup or I'm sore from excercising, which is rare for me. Excercising was always recommended, but then I think -how can I excercise when I'm in agony?

BTW, I take an antiinflammatory called Mobid to help my hips before surgery (no set date) and it helps alot. Maybe you can look into that.

People who don't have fibro can never understand.

Keep up the good work, Donna!