Help for aching bones and joints

When you don't feel good, the last thing you want to do is get up and move around - especially exercise. When you sit for long periods of time, your joints and muscles become very stiff, especially if you suffer from arthritis. Most lupus patients have rheumatoid arthritis and it can be very painful at times.
I have found that with movement, whether it's reminding myself to get up and walk around my apartment every ten or fifteen minutes, I feel so much better and feel less pain in my joints. Some days are harder than others because at times, it's just difficult to get moving. On those days, I drink an extra cup of coffee or have a couple of mountain dews just to get the caffeine to get me going.
Yoga is a great way to stretch your muscles and feel more energized. Some low impact workouts that won't wear you out, but will get you off the couch are the exercises on the Wii Fit. If you have a Wii, I suggest buying the Wii Fit game. These low impact exercises will help you workout without tiring you.
Remember that with lupus, don't push yourself too hard or you'll cause a flare up. A little movement can go a long way for people like us.