Wow. I started this thread in March of last year - over 13 months ago. Well, I did make it thru another year. So did my guy, with me caring for him.

Ritalin is still proving helpful. I went off it for months. I guess for part of the past year I didn't feel too bad. But now I need it. I'm finding that 40 mg works better than 20 mg. I want to ask pdoc to up my supply. But I'm scared I'll get labeled as drug seeking. About 8 yrs ago a pdoc offered me 60 mg a day. But the older I get, the more I figure they won't want me on these drugs. But stimulants are even used for elderly, dying patients. I need help to function. I need drug help. Once I get up and functioning, I'll improve. Maybe I will call for a phone appt tomorrow.

Hydrocodone and Ritalin combined helps me a lot. My arm hurts less and I get up doing the housework. Then I feel way better. Today I did nothing.

And I need more hydrocodone for my arm. Afraid to ask for too much.