Fun = Pain ; for the rest of my life....

Went to the Rhuematologist today, only to learn what I already knew - Your shoulders are degenerating and there is nothing that can be done about it....

What do you say when the Dr. tells you there is no hope???

His suggestion is to NOT do things that irritate my body...

• I have a bad knee, it swells when I play soccer - don't play soccer anymore.
• My shoulders hurt - don't play golf or lift heavy things.
• My right index finger hurts - don't pick your nose anymore (kidding)

I have been told before that the key to life is dealing with the pain... I originally thought this meant emotional pain, know I know it meant physical pain as well. We'll try the new anti-inflammatories and see what happens. Only good thing about today is that I learned that the meds I am on for the gout is way way too weak to do any good... Higher doses mean "Hello Steaks - I've missed you..." No wonder my blood pressure is way up...

Say goodbye to me now - I may not last much longer....