WSH66, you are so right. My Rhematologist told me TWICE now, I do not prescribe drugs. The last time, she put another call into the pain mgt for me. Walked out of the Exam room and I was to come back in two months. These doctors are terrified of the outcome should they prescribe anything.

Well when I had it done, they really drugged me up. So, when I woke up and could walk and felt no pain I thought the doctor was a miracle worker. God help me if I fall again and crack the cement. AFTER I had it placed, he told me that the other parts of my back bone will be reduced strength due to the heavy duty strength of the concrete. GREAT. Evidently I was fainting and falling. I was in so much pain from my RA that I did not care Whether came back or not. I was attempting to tolerate the pain. No one should have to do that in this day and age of Medicine. Thanks to the druggies we are paying the dues.

I hope and pray you stay upright ,a friend fell and is not very well so be careful for she had the cement put in

@wsh66, That last part would make it well worthwhile for me.

@liz223. Your words deserve recognition and, at least my respect. I admire those with chronic pain who realize that there are/is someone who needs us and whatever we can contribute to their wellness. Sometimes, we can not do it all for anyone, but we can do little things and their realization that someone cares means so much more than what we actually do. Thank you for being one of those "points of light" and reminding the rest of us that "packing it in" is probably not only not in our best interest but certainly will have a negative impact somewhere.
Gary

@JustinMcClanahan Your words are so true. Those of us that experience chronic pain are in no way weak. Sometimes I think I am stronger I have this hurdle to deal with all the time. That was not always the case as I think it is something learned. As a society we tend to believe the negative and not the positive. I'm not sure why that is but if anyone has an idea I'd love to hear it..
Thanks Justin for sharing your story with us. It means a good deal to Connect.

Parus. I agree with your words. I will never understand why constant pain is something that is not understood even by Drs who refuse to give you a stronger pain med. My primary Dr said quality of life I's important. What does that mean to her. I am allowed tramadon 50 mh.

Oregon Girl,
Not only that, my pain doc will not help me get any walking assistive device. He says I am too young (I am 63). I really don't know what age has to do with it when I am unable to walk unassisted for any time. I can only walk with the help of a shopping cart. So, I only go to stores with a shopping cart or I only walk a very small amount.
Ronnie (GRANDMAr)

As I said before when I do to much it will take me several days to feel better ,my pain @,energy do suffer I don't think I'm on anything else then what has been discussed but Moloxican for arthritis that my rheumatologist put me on but it takes 1,or those allong with Tramadol the same time which was approved by Dr.I lay down alot ,chair exercise helps also it is mostly stretching ,we all are strong ,have to be ,don't let are illnesses beat us ,keep going.

I'm surprised your Dr won't right a scrip for a walker but you can get a cane at drug store be more forceful sometimes that's all.it takes