@annie2 Oh I am the same in that the only time I go out now is for medical appointments. From raising children, working all my life and now a list of medical problems... the psychological toll of physical illness is something the medical doctors don't see and of course not there to deal with it... but is nice when we get a physician who acknowledges what we are going through; last week I had an ENT phone me after waiting months and months and he yelled at me for ten minutes saying he has a lot of patients with serious issues like cancer, operations etc. I wont go into detail but I have had cancer and operations.... but pain is pain and I waited my turn just to get a bit of help. Wishing you the best... I too have throat pain so every mouthful of food or even swallowing spit is a reminder! Take care. Lacy