Is there a hot tub and or sauna where you do aqua arobics, when I was first started I would get in the hottub before I started a session and than go in the sauna and relax before i got dressed . at first it was hard for me to keep up but each session became easier. warming up first helped alot .Also you can't let other people get to you First you have to except you have the disease. NO one understands what we go thru unless they have it. even with all the commercials and information out there its impossible to know the pain and stiffness we endure.And worrying about what others think just ads extra stress which contributes to more pain and stiffness

I know. It's tough... RA is horrible. Sometimes it makes it impossible to exercise. Of course exercising is good for you, but if your body says No then you should not force yourself.
That's why exercise shows and videos have disclaimers- check with your doctor before starting exercise...
One thing about having arthritis: everyone wants to give advice and they think they have the answers. But life is complicated. I've gotten lots of good advice that I can't follow! I've also given lots of advice and yet: I can't follow my own advice either!!! LOL!
It's up to each of us to manage this terrible disease as best we can. Don't feel guilty about what what you can't do. Just do what is right for you.
Sometimes I get tired of explaining myself to people. Then I realize- I don't have to! It's a liberating thought!
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Good luck everyone! Fight the good fight!

I am still not strong enough to do much exercise. I do go to water PT and it feels so good. The PT strongly suggest for anyone with RA to do water aerobics / water exercise for arthritis. There is no impact and the warm water feels great. Best of luck

I do yoga, elliptical, and weight machine (on the lightest setting). I would suggest starting out slow. Try walking every day for a few minutes and build up slowly. Add a new exercise to your routine gradually (when you feel up to it). Just try for a few minutes every day and don't overdo it. Listen to your body and be patient. It's not a competition so don't feel like you have to push yourself. Even 5 minutes is helpful.

Need to see a physical therapist to help with plan so that you don't overdo it so you will benefit.