I can barely walk.

[Prisoner_Number_Six]

My arthritis medication has stopped working- 10 minutes into my last infusion my body reacted to it and put me in danger, so I can never use it again. They tried another, the result of which was a series of life-threatening infections. I'm about to try one last variation- if it doesn't work (and if I survive) I'm afraid it's pain medication, nostrums, and a wheel chair from then on.

Damn.

[CaliforniaPeggy]

1. My dear Prisoner_Number_Six...

Oh, NO.

You won't be able to work, or to walk your sister's dog...

Oh, I hope the last variation works. You are too young, way too young for such a fate...:hug:

[Prisoner_Number_Six]

2. I've been dealing with the pain since I was 34

It didn't beat me then and it won't beat me now.

I guarantee it.

[KT2000]

3. Really sorry to hear this

Here's hoping the variation will work for you.

[underpants]

4. Sorry to hear this

I am very sorry to hear this. I have barely been able to move since tuesday do to a gout flare up so I can sort of empathize.

Hoping you get some relief.

[Prisoner_Number_Six]

5. I read your thread, so you know I empathize with you.

It really sucks when your body betrays you. This is the kind of pain I wouldn't wish on anyone.

[zanana1]

6. And I've been complaining about my little back pain.

I'm so sorry you have such pain. I hope the next variation works for you. Even in a wheelchair, life without pain is alot better than what you're experiencing now. I'm keeping my fingers crossed, Prisoner. Please keep us updated; I really want to know how you're doing. I've been known to pray every now and then.

[Prisoner_Number_Six]

7. And I've been known to accept prayers every now and then.

I'll begin the new drug regimen some time next week- I'm just waiting for a sore throat to clear up before I begin.

[Hawkeye-X]

8. What about pot?

It does wonders for arthritis.

[Prisoner_Number_Six]

9. From time to time, absolutely.

It's an outstanding analgesic. But as a recovered alcoholic, it's a thin, thin line to walk. I enjoy it too much and fear it could become a substitute for booze.

[Hawkeye-X]

10. Does your state have MMJ laws?

You are more than legal on this. State laws allow for pain management.

[Prisoner_Number_Six]

12. Texas?

Dare to dream. :shrug:

[rurallib]

11. The doc had me slated for a wheel chair by the time I was 50

And I discovered glucosamine and chondroitin and started taking it. 13 years later I am not pain free, but am still walking and exercising.
Have you tried glucosamine and chondroitin? My doctor at the time told me it wouldn't work - it was a placebo. Thank god he retired.

[Roon]

13. I have a buddy who goes to a pain clinic for his pain

Perhaps you should give that a shot? I am sorry you are going through this,pain is a bitch.

[applegrove]

14. vibes.

[Steven_S]

15. My best wishes to you

I'm in a wheelchair 16 hours a day for the past year and a half. It can be a real pain in the ass!

[skygazer]

16. Arthritis sucks

I can't take any of the prescription arthritis meds because they mess with my stomach so I'm stuck with Vicodin. I keep it to 2 a day right now but I hate to think what things will be like as time goes by.

I hope this last variation works out for you. Good luck.

[Odin2005]

17. Ugh, that's horrible!

I couldn't imagine! :(