@kayejen
Reading about others pain and challenges makes me feel like a "piker." I have spinal stenosis and PMS. I take prednisone 5Mg every other day. After my operation 3 years ago, I tried going off Tramadol. I gave up. My granddaughter is a care aide and encouraged me to stay on it. i have a combination of Tramadol and acetomenophen.(?). I got a pamphlet when i left the hospital after my operation but with very little explanation. The surgeon's secretary told me that he was so busy operating that he didn't have time to consult with me. my family doctor is quite good. The bottom line is you have to take control of your own medications. I go to a chiropractor, a acupuncturist who combines acupuncture with lazer treatment that works quite well.

I just adopted a Pomeranian puppy! She doesn't fit my criteria for adopting a dog except for one. She needed a new home. she's not a rescue (she rescued me from depression). She's not non-shedding. She's not 2 to 3 years old! She's working on her potty habits.

PetSmart had a special on puppy training classes. We're taking them! I'm not sure who is learning the most. Her or me? The next time I visit my family doctor, I'm going to tuck her in a BIG shopping bag and show him what an "anti-depressant looks like." All 7.6 lbs tucked into a ball of white fur. My Great grandson was bigger when he was born.

I've developed the philosophy, "if you don't move. You don't move."

There are times I'm in absolute agony. It usually goes away. I remind myself that compared to others, I'm lucky.

You have to just keep moving no matter how much and become your best advocate. I'm off to walk Miss Molly before dinner. We don't go that far. Again, my philosophy is a short walk is better than no walk.