Hi Everyone,

I'm new to this forum and am so happy to have found you all. I have multiple chronic pain conditions, including Fibromyalgia, Myofacial Pain Syndrome, multiple herniated discs w/ pinched spinal nerves, RSD/CRPS, etc... I also have Hypothyroidism (Hashimoto's) which causes the pain to be worse and also it's caused my cholesterol and trigs to be sky high. I have only 1 doctor, and he won't treat me for the high cholesterol and triglycerides. He says that "I can't afford it." I've lost everything b/c of the pain. I lost my career as a nurse, my home, my fiancee and most all friends. I had to move back into my mom and s-dad's home when I lost my own place, all due to being unable to pay the increasing high cost of the medical bills. The pain takes my breath away. I can't sleep and any rest I used to get during the day is history now that I've fallen into the caretaking roll with my mom and s-dad. I'm now doing most all of the housework including the vacuuming, which my dr. has forbidden me to do, the laundry, etc... I cry most all of the time and feel so alone. My mom and s-dad will not allow any outside help to come into their home, even though they have excellent insurance and can afford it. I'm living in a very dysfunctional environment. I see a therapist once a week and get to al-anon meetings when the pain allows. I'm beyond depressed. I'm hoping to find support and friends here. I'm honestly not a complainer. I don't know where to turn. I must get my own place, but am on disability and am having a very hard time finding a place I can afford. Also, I've aquired a dog, by default, and I love this little puppy dearly! He's now 2 years old. My mom bought him, but she never bonded with him and I care for him 100%. I can't lose my dog too. That would be the last straw for me. It would break my heart.

Any support, encouragement, friendship, etc... would be GREATLY appreciated!!!

Thanks,
Kathy