Hi Prudent~
Ive been through all manner of physical therapy for my knees first then my shoulder, to no avail. I will be starting it again to strengthen the muscles in my back; I already know how to do that from working in health clubs, but they have the machines I need.
And any exercise I involve myself with is very painful and then after sitting for a while, as in driving home, when I stand up again, it's just astounding misery. I've been trying to walk, but it's been hotter than blazes here and I'm not a morning person. I did, however, recently experience a short episode of happiness, a feeling of organization, and motivation, all things I lack because of pain and depression. I attribute it to the short time that I was feeling good enough to walk three or four times a week. Alas, it went away because I've not been walking.
I can hear you asking about a swimming pool. That's out. I can't tolerate the painful shock of the water. I know there are places where the water is warm, but even getting in and out of the shower is a shock. This is caused by the oxycodone making me over-sensitive to just about any stimuli, but again, it's the only thing that works for the pain. I am just up the creek without a paddle.
I appreciate your concern, and am very happy you wrote. Thank you so much. I hope to hear from you more.
Oh and I'm on Cymbalta and Abilify for depression, and the Cymbalta is supposed to kill pain. It's kept the suicidal ideation at bay, but did nothing for the pain.
I watched a thing on Natl Geographic tv about stress. I believe stress is the biggest cause of my problems, besides the arthritis. My husband, you see, is going on eight years with terminal prostate cancer and it's getting worse. We didn't have life insurance when he was diagnosed, but he did everything he could to get it about two years ago. I'll have a little money when he goes, but I'll also have 24 years worth of detritus accumulated from a very wonderful marriage. I have no friends or family if I need help; I'm going to be on my own. As a health club owner, you'd be interested in that show. It was or is, on netflix and is called something like Stress: the silent killer. You and everybody out there who's reading this and is in pain and overwhelming depression really ought to watch it. You could offer your clients special courses in relaxation, something that eludes me.
Why are you on thus site, if I may ask?