Hi there. I am in a flare up right now, and its my worst one. I have Rheumatoid Arthritis, Hashimoto's thyroiditis, and Fibromyalgia. All of the syptoms are the same, so I get a tripple whammie! I also have Osteoarthritis, Arthrosis, and several spine problems, and sport a titanium plate on 3 levels in my  neck. My second lumbar spine surgery may be as soon as this fall. I just got over Peritonitis, and E-coli Bacteria poisoning, from having my gall bladder removed in Jan. Surgeon made a coule of errors and cut my liver and colon.,  24 days later I was able to come home. I also have a severely autistic son, who I had to put on a waiting list for a home, as my diseases prevent me from helping him to the max. I have problems wiping his bum, showering him, putting his socks on, etc. He is 18 years old, has severe autism, non verbal, ADHD and is Bi-polar. My 16 yr. old son has ADD. I know all about pain. Today is a really bad day. I have just lost weight from what I had gained, taking Cortisone. I took Prednisolon, (started at 30mg for a week and weened down), 30 mg of Methotrexate per week, Serotin, 50mg at night, and Noax, 400mg at night. Really bad days,  like right now, I take 2.6 ml of  Hydal.  I also take Thyrex for my Hashimoto's. Right now, I am in bed. This is the first time ever, having to resort to this. My Autistic son is beside me. I am only a 44 year old woman. I wish you all good health.