The pain is back, but I'm staunch my resolve today to not let it stop me entirely. I spent most of yesterday on the couch, as I did the day before. By late afternoon, I could feel depression settling on me. Can't have that. Today, I have made a batch of oatmeal cookies, cleaned the kitchen up, and worked a little on a jigsaw puzzle.
I am currently searching for a new doctor. Not that I don't like my orthopedist. He's terrific. He has done several surgeries for me and several for family members. But my insurance company has decided they will no longer cover his services, a move for which they would give neither me nor my doctor's office a coherent reason.
Not that going to him at this point does much good, except to get the muscle relaxer and pain pill prescriptions renewed. And my family Doctor could do that. The orthopedist has pretty much told me that he has exhausted his bag of tricks with me.
Well, here's Andy, come to see me. Better go.
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On 01/13/2015, Barbara Anne said ...
So sorry that your pain has returned and I applaud your determination that it not rule your life. Oatmeal cookies seem like a perfect tonic and spirit booster all rolled into one, yummy cookie ... or two!
I think it should be illegal for insurance companies to choose which doctors' care they'll pay for and which they won't pay for. Would our parents and grandparents have put up with that interference in our personal choices? I think not. Hope your friends at church, in your bee, and in your guild - especially the nurses among them - will be able to suggest an excellent doctor who has a cure for you and his other patients in his bag of tricks.
Stay cozy!
Hugs!
On 01/13/2015, sophie said ...
Today I had my first appointment with a new doctor (a preferred provider of my new insurance). Time will tell, but I think I like her. I wish you good luck in finding someone new (and in-plan) to help you.
On 01/13/2015, Sandy said ...
So sorry you've been in such pain but I admire your push against it. Hopefully a new doctor will be able to shed new light on your treatments and get you some relief. Prayers for you.
On 01/15/2015, Patty McDonald said ...
The same thing has happened to my sister. She had coverage with a very good and compassionate Dr.and, as of last year, was told her insurance had dropped him. Has medicare changed or is it the whole Obama health care thing? I don't know the answer. We agree our parents had much better care after they hit 65 and they didn't have to wait months to see a specialist.
Your determination and fight is the best. Don't give up searching for a Dr. with answers.
You are in my prayers for this week. Patty Mc
On 01/15/2015, Sharon Penney-Morrison said ...
All we can do is keep on. I understand your situation and everyday is mostly a, "get up and do it"
kind of day. We have to keep moving. No matter how little or how much we can do. I am not much of a TV watcher, but I do like to read, bake, and sew. Everyday I make myself do some kind of housework; laundry, vacuuming, cleaning a bathroom, dusting or just picking up. My body aches, as yours. I have learned to sit and vacuum most of the floor. I clean one thing in the bathroom, and do something else the next day.
It sound dumb I know...but I have learned easy ways to take care of my house. I feel good about it.
I hope you feel better really soon. This cold weather does not help with the RA. Hugs
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