well I have done the hydrotherapy (heated pool) under the advice of my doctor that was made to work with my fibro.  Hate to bring down the parade on exercise but My experience was at the LOWEST level of repititions - 5 each - sent me into a major flare - had to miss a few more sessions.  Only did this three times a week for 30 minutes sessions.  Only 6 exercises with time between.  I am like Smilie in that no matter what I try to do around the house I take one step forward toward independence and end up two steps or more backward.  I want more than anything to be "normal" again and get my own housework done.  I also have a bad back problem which does not help the situation.  Getting ready to start taking narcotic drugs to deaden the pain.  I am sick of always hurting and not being able to do anything - even walking to my car to go somewhere is a chore that hurts like crazy!!  I have an electric wheelchair now.  When will this illness stop getting worse!!!!