Thanks so much, Peter and R and D and C and everyone! Now that my pcp helped me I am much better. Yes, chronic pain sucks the life out of a person and creates severe fatigue. This makes it hard to cope with anything. I am coping so much better right now. After pcp gave me good drugs, I felt better enough that I could take the prednisone and control blood sugar by eating only protein. So much better today. Thanks for all the good wishes and great support, especially Peter who said I could feel sorry for myself. Love you guys!