Dear Clipper Two,
I feel as if I'm looking in a mirror today. I am reflecting your pain ...not only
with empathy, but literally. Sometimes the pain in my back and my right hip
("Yes" my right hip) are so severe, that tears are inwardly brought to my eyes.
But, what's the point as the only thing I'd accomplish ...is a wet face.
(I hope I made you smile).

I'm using pain patches which are no fun to apply. If I get a smidge of relief,
it's worth the effort. I use a heating pad and at times an ice pack belt. Getting
around is difficult as I try not to sit too much ... even though that's a grateful
few minutes of relief. Doing important daily chores are draining as it's hard to walk.
(Do I sound like you?) A wearable heat belt helps to get around while doing things ...
so as not to trip on an extension cord.

With it all, every morning I welcome the dawn, and so thankful to see the new day
... and to thank G-d for letting me part of it. And so, dear Clipper Two, let's keep on
keeping on, hoping for pains to subside and grateful for each new day.
Good Luck to you and all of us pain sufferers.