thumb, elbow, 2 shots.... and a trip to Florida!

[Freedom]

I have some little idea what you are dealing with. I just learned that I have arthritis also. I have been in terrible knee pain since Oct. and finally went to the doc last month. She said, "You can have 2 new knees anytime you can't stand the pain any longer." WHAT?! I was NOT planning on THAT!!! The pain is unbelievable. I am on a prescription, Naxopren, it is prescription strength Motrin, for anti-inflammatory and pain relief. I am thinking I should speak with an arthritis specialist next, rather than return to my primary doc.

Was the shot you had cortisone? That is one of the suggested treatments. I have been reading the Arthritis Foundation web site. Do you find that organiztion helpful?

Florida will be nice, you deserve the break. Good for you!!!

[dukedogsmom]

I haven't had any problems with it, thank goodness. Don't feel alone in your troubles. My mom broke her other shoulder in early January after shattering the opposite one last February. I guess this is a year for repeats. Good luck on your methods of treatments. And Florida should be good and hot by then. I dread it. I hope you enjoy it, though! Right now, I'm loving this cool weather.