Welcome to Connect, @marileeg . Chronic pain is surely a difficult challenge. Sometimes, it seems as though one ongoing pain competes for our attention over 1 or 2 others. One of the first questions nurses ask before the doctor comes into the exam room is "how would you rate your pain? " Which one do you want me to rate!?!

I'm sorry arthritis has been added to the mix, Marilee. I hope you find the right answers soon.

Jim

Hello @marileeg, I would like to add my welcome to Jim's.

Thank you for sharing a bit about yourself with the other members of the Chronic Pain group. I think there are a few other groups and discussions that you may want to check out based on what you shared about yourself. If you click on the following links, you will be brought to groups and discussions that you will be able to meet other members experiencing similar issues and challenges as yourself:

- Breast Cancer, https://connect.mayoclinic.org/group/breast-cancer/
- Stem cell therapy for arthritic knees, https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/stem-cell-therapy-for-arthritic-knees/
- After knee replacement surgeries, https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/after-knee-replacement-surgery/

Each of the above discussions have members who have talked about having arthritic knees or breast cancer. I look forward to seeing more posts from you!