Thanks, LL. I know---it's a Club you don't want to have to welcome anybody into, except maybe your worst enemy.

I instinctively dug out the ole heating pad the very first night. Used it again last night, and it did help.

I did read that light exercise can be helpful. There's not much danger of me over-doing anything, as I have a problem with my spine, and so avoid heavy lifting and exertion (I've learned the hard way!). I do have to get back some of my core strength (years of little physical exercise, because of agoraphobia), and walking would be great. I used to walk and cycle everywhere, and I miss doing that so much. I am going to look into water exercise classes at our local (new and awesome) senior's center.

Thanks for the reminder of the microwavable warm packs---I have two of those around here, somewhere.

I'm relying on my tried and true combination of Tylenol and Advil when the pain gets bad. I would love it if I could get something stronger, however.

Kindness is such a wonderful thing. Thanks for the welcome.