Again, assuming I have AS and this isn't something else, I am wondering what types of exercises are deemed "safe" while you're fusing--if any? Right now I have been told by the rheumatologist and my PT NOT to do ANY type of exercise AT ALL. I am allowed to hang in the pool w/a noodle but not move my legs around or add any type of motion.
I see my ever-enlarging belly from being so sedentary and hate it. I tried rowing on a rowing machine but that made things worse. Summer is coming so I will no longer be able to "hide" in sweatshirts and sweaters and would really prefer not to have people ask me, "When is the baby due?" Plus I hate how I feel when I look down and see a big belly. It doesn't help that I am frequently bloated either as it makes it look worse. So is there anything I can do, even something small, to help tone up down there? My diet is good, for the most part. I don't eat a ton of junk and when I do indulge in something like chocolate it's a small amount. Even that doesn't seem to help when you are destined to refrain from exercising, though.
Any ideas? Or do I have to wait until they can get me into remission/out of this flare?
