Hello @nancirae,

Welcome to Connect; thank you so much for sharing your story.

I'm certain that @blindeyepug @johnbishop @contentandwell @lighhouseceliac @retiredteacher @minda77, and many other Connect members will agree that exercise can help us cope with many different conditions.
Your message reminded me of other conversations taking place on Mayo Clinic Connect, where members discuss what helps them take their mind off high levels of pain:

What Distracts You From the Pain? http://mayocl.in/2dzZdD9
Chronic Pain and Fibromyalgia - alternatives to medications? http://mayocl.in/2tj9CwL

We look forward to hearing more from you, @nancirae; is there any particular physical activity that you love, or that helps you find relief?