My mother and I both suffer from fibro (mine is not as extreme - myofacial pain). It is a daily struggle. Balancing sitting and standing at work, how much you can lift, housework even needs to be broken down into sections in order to complete it without hurting later. My mother can't even mow the lawn on the riding lawn mower because of this disease.
Excerise has done wonders for me. I do yoga as much as possible along with walking and I have found great success. My mother, on the other hand, hasn't found anything. She is allergic to all the medications available, and cannot walk for very long before her muscles give out and she can't lift her legs. She stretches every morning for 45 minutes before work, but it doesn't always help. It is very frustrating for her as an active adult. I am always looking for suggestions on different exercises for her. Exercise is the best treatment for many things. In this case it depends on your level of fibro.
Like anything else, it is a process in learning a new lifestyle to stay healthy and active.

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My wife was diagnosed with fibromyalgia a few years ago and our lives were changed forever. I am developing an online community for people suffering from fibromyalgia. The online community, “You're Not Alone” ( http://fibromyalgia.ning.com ), will allow members to participate in fibromyalgia-related discussions in the Forum, share their thoughts and ideas in their blog, and post their personal photos and videos. There is no cost to join. Members of the site follow a simple process to create their profile page, which they can later customize including a profile photo and additional details about themselves. I created the project while participating in a Landmark Education leadership program. Part of the coursework was to create a project that benefits the community. When I had the opportunity to create a project that would make a difference in the community, it was only natural that my wife's illness would be the inspiration.

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