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Chronic Pain | Last Active: Dec 4, 2016 | Replies (32)
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I do understand. I am 73. Have dealt with chronic pain over 23 years. Fibromyalgia, arthritis in spine, hands and recently diagnosed with Polymyalgia rheumatic. My left shoulder & arm hurt a lot. I am on Prednisone 20 mg dail, which does create it's own problems. I could not walk before starting Predisone. I still have a hard time walking my thighs hurt so badly it is hard to put any pressure on them. Am looking for the right Doctor also. I was told it will be 5-6 month wait to see a Rheumatologist. Not sure what to do. I just try to survive each day. Best to you. Getting older definitely is not for sissies.
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Thanks for replying sheripay. I sure can relate to you! I have found that the rheumatologist I have gone to has not helped me in the past so I gave up on him. He is big on giving things like Lyrica and another on which begins with an S (I can't remember the name of it). These meds make me sick. In fact I'd like to get off the prednisone, but seem to be having a problem doing that. I'm not a glutton for pain!!! Is the 5-6 month wait for a doctor at Mayo? Perhaps it would be worth it. They suggested a pain specialist to me but I feel that would just cover up what the real problem is. I'd like someone to find out what is causing all this so I can attend to that. It seems that every day I have another new health issue. You are so right about getting older not being for sissies!