Originally Posted by Deidre

Wow! You guys are amazing! I can't believe I've waited so long to join a forum. Thank you all so much for your warm welcome and advice. I promise to check it all out! I've peeked at some forums since I've been diagnosed, but was usually scared away by people's horror stories. As I've mentioned, I am right on the edge of accepting my RSD diagnosis.
I am happy to report that I participated in my first yoga class tonight with one of my girlfriends! I was able to do everything! I had to use a towel under my knees for some of the positions and medicated myself before class. I also had to take a short time out at one point. I arrived at the class a few minutes early to introduce myself to the instructor. I wanted to let her know that I have a chronic pain condition that affects my arms and legs. I just wanted to make sure I wouldn't be "called out" if I couldn't do something or had to stop. I have never done yoga before and didn't know what to expect. To look at me you would never know that I was sick. I was probably the most physically fit person in the class, besides the instructor. Boy, yoga really makes you sweat! I was dripping, but that also seems to be part of RSD. I have a hard time tolerating very hot weather and winter is the absolute worst! I live in NJ, but feel that I should probably become a "California Girl!" Warm, low humidity days, cool nights and beaches. The beach has always been my "happy place."
Thank you all again and I'll check in again soon!