I am a woman of 77 years young who has Post-Polo and osteoarthritis which is causing me a lot of pain. I did get a shot of lidocaine, have tried Apercram with lidocaine, pills for arthritis OVC, tried biofeedback machine my daughter gave me to use which only lasted about an hour. The pain is in my neck, shoulder, upper arm, and my hand just below my thumb on the right side. I am getting depressed as I can't get into the shower, it's hard to get up and down on the toilet. My husband has lymphedema and tries to help but it's hard on him. I am waiting to hear if I qualify for the PACE program who helps with housework, taking showers, etc. I have to leave my primary physician who I've had for years. What can I do that I haven't done to relieve the pain. I am a Christian and pray a lot to Jesus who helps me get up and down on the toilet and helps with my depression. It is so bad that I really don't want to live a long life like this. I am not suicidal because of my faith but sometimes I do think about it. I know I am blessed as I have friends with cancer, have seen soldiers coming home without arms and legs and it hurts me to see them. I love people but it's hard for me to go out as I can't get my slacks up easily as it hurts to do so. I did buy a dress to make it easier to dress. I live in low cost housing which is really nice but not totally handicapped accessible. We are both on disability but it's not much to live on. I probably couldn't make it on my own as mine is so low. How can I get relief without getting hooked on some narcotic drug. I don't take many prescriptions but do take a lot of suppliments which have really helped with high blood pressure and cholesterol. Do you have any suggestions. I've been on the WebMD looking on subjects like cancer for my friend and lymphedema for my husband. I don't have $20 right now as my payment was delayed on my credit card which won't hit until the 11th of this month. We are short right now as we had to pay for a new air conditioner for my van which made us short on checking $2+, savings down to $47 and credit card just about maxed out. I may have to wait to get an answer from you when I finally get my payment on my credit card. All this also contributes to my depression.
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Wed, 13 Jun 2018