Replies to 'Living with Chronic Pain'

Hi Martha;  It sounds like you too know all about 'pain'.  Having those surgical procedures would also have added to the misery of pain but hopefully after recovery, it was all worth it?   I was curious about the bone fusion surgery on your right foot.  I have been having increasingly more pain in my right foot and I have 'lumps' on the top and side (below the ankle) of my foot.  Some days it's almost impossible to walk without pain and limping; and then another day (not too many though) that I can actually walk a little further before the pain starts to kick in.  I can get around without a cane (I'm too stubborn to change yet) but if I don't have something done soon, I feel I may need one. I have had xrays and ultra sound on the right foot and all it shows is a 'cyst' on the top but I also have a lump on the side as I said.  My Rheumatologist said that he would assess it again next month to see how it is.  My Rheumatoid arthritis started in my feet and has progressed to other joints as well (hands, neck, shoulders, elbows, wrists).  Did you have similar problems with your foot before needing surgery?  I am the lady whose husband planted the flowers for her and yes, he is a blessing to me and thank God for him everyday.  Thank you for any information you can give to me regarding your right foot, i.e symptoms, reason for surgery.  God Bless you and all who are in chronic, constant pain; and I too believe that God only gives us what we can endure.  Diane