EXERCISE?!?!?! what is that???? oh... yeah.. something I once did and hope to do again. I've found that anything I do while in a flare makes things worse. Even my physical therapists are stumped at what to do. I just work on moving as much as possible when I can. I do laundry, cook, light housework... play with kids... all things as my body allows. Some days the only movement I get is hobbling to the bathroom!

But don't listen to me! I'm the world's worst AS patient when it comes to exercise right now! I don't go to a pool because getting ready to go is too much for me right now. Maybe someday I'll be able to do something.....

I prefer heat.. there is no definitive 'right' way to treat inflammation.. heat or cold... do whatever works right for you. The 'theories' constantly change, and is different according to who you talk to. That's enough for me to believe that there is no right answer so do what works for you...

My feet, ankles, hands, wrists & shoulders LOVE cold..
my back loves heat...
my neck alternates all the time...

~ Trudi: homeschooling mom to 6: 16,14,11,9,7, 6 mos