Hi, Gypsy! Welcome to the forum. I'm sorry, though, that you, too, struggle with chronic pain.

Question: Would hiring someone part time to help you out be within your budget? I could sure use one, but thankfully, my husband helps me out. Alas, though, we both are Bipolar and sometimes feel depressed at the same time--like now.

I am now on a narcotic pain med because I injured my knee. I take it at night to help me sleep. I also take Tramadol and acetiminophen. (sp) I use Biofreeze gel and a prescription pain cream on my limbs.

You can send me some PMs (private messages), too, if you want someone to listen. My friends get tired of hearing about my woes, too, I'm sure. At least one of them also has fibro, etc., so she shares her problems with me.