Hi - 26 is young to have these issues. I spent a year mostly in bed before I was diagnosed because it hurt to walk or move in any other way. After diagnosis, I moved into a medication regimen combined with acupuncture that has really helped over time. I take Lyrica and low dose naltrexone in the mornings, and Lyrica again in the evenings. When I have a flare, I take Tonmya and soak in a tub with lavender epsom salts. Acupuncture is once a week. In addition, I live near a YMCA that has a hot tub and also water exercise classes in a warm water pool. When stretching is too painful to contemplate, the hot tub and gentle stretching in the warm water pool really help. I wish you well - I hope with the right meds you can find significant relief.