I am 6 days into a huge flare-up and at 39 with two kids it is so hard to keep going.
I have found that ANY temperature change can bring this on so it makes life really hard.
I take celebrex and dihydrocodiene which muddles my brain, not hard really tho haha.
Having to ask a friend to be here when I bathe is embarrassing, just in case I fall. My wonderful kids aged 11 and 4 are the only things that get me mobile and give the happiness boost needed to survive. I try to laugh for at least half the day no matter what pain I'm in and it really helps. Off to the docs again tomorrow to see if there is anything more he can offer so fingers crossed.


Hi pm,
Saw your post an had to comment.
I'm chuck and probly the new guy here anyway..
I have 2 kids but, they are grown both still
live at home and help me out a great deal.
I seriously don't think I would have the energy to keep up with two little ones!
The temperature changes here in ky lately have been really tough, cold and damp equals pain..
chuck