Veda, have you ever been diagnosed as bipolar--everything piles up, then sometimes we think we are superwoman and the hurrier I go, the slower I get. That's an old saying--maybe it's not even right. I used to be so organized, I acted like superwoman, kept a place for everything and everything in it's place. Well, that was then and this is now. My house is so unorganized! Our filing cabinet lock quit working so I decided to use the shredder and shred all the outdated papers. Well, some of them are not for the kids to be reading, so I want to get this done before they start coming over again. My house is such a mess! I have toys I want to separate and give to the local organizations-- Well, I don't think they want donations at this time so here they are. I have no babies or little ones to come and play. My GP has it down that I am depressed. Well, who wouldn't be? I have so many aches and pains and my pain doctor keeps taking pills away from me and it's causing muscle spasms. My niece had her toenail removed and the doctor put something on her toe which caused her more pain than the back surgery she had (she said). She was allergic to it, I think. Tell your doctor how bad your toe hurts. Sometimes my big toe has such pain, it wakes me up in the night. (that is, should I go to sleep) I get up every hour or 1/2 hour to pee all night long. The doctor told me to use a catheter before bed but I don't know how to insert it. So, I am like a walking zombie whose house is quite the mess--like I feel. I have a husband but he thinks the outside is his to care for and the house is mine to care for. He hates doing anything in the house! He does empty the trash! I feel for you. My God bless you from the crown of your head to the soles of your feet. He is the great healer. Woogie

@veda To say that you have a lot on your plate is a gross understatement. You are right, you must worry about yourself at times like these and ask for help from those you love. I know it is hard but it's okay to ask for help. You deserve that.

I'd like to extend my welcome to Mayo Clinic Connect.

You have pain, medical issues, legal issues, money issues, and you said that you do not have anyone to care for you but rely on outsiders.

If you were not going through such pain, I might suggest prioritizing and trying to complete one task at a time but how can you do that with constant pain?

Below I have linked the Neuropathy Group. You may wish to scroll through discussions and posts to find members that can support you.
- Neuropathy https://connect.mayoclinic.org/group/neuropathy/

As I mentioned above, it's hard to know which issue you should tackle first or which few you should address first. Am I correct in thinking that your health/pain is the highest priority? May I ask if you have any ideas? Can you identify what next steps?

@veda Might I suggest you start writing things down as they occur to you. Don't worry about a particular order to the list, right now. Things that are a concern for you. Later, go back and see what you feel is the most important to focus on. Can you call the pharmacist, or look up online, the ingredients of the acid that is causing so much problem? Wouldn't that be quicker that calling the dr? If you don't have the name, then call his/her office to get it from the assistant.

Let us know what you find out, please.
Ginger

Any questions about your meds, talk to your pharmacist NOW.