I'm sorry to hear about your diagnosis. The only advice I can offer after 20 years with this disease is to not use ice. If the doctor tells you that moving and exercising the affected area won't cause any further damage, then move it. Exercise, stretch, go in the water to do it if you have to. The pain is a trick of the mind. If you don't use it, you can lose it.

Again, make sure your doctor says it's OK for you to move, stretch and exercise the area.

I wish you the best of luck.