Thank you everyone for your insights. I think part of me posted here for a little pity. No one else really gets it. My wife has been amazing, so maybe one 'normie' gets it.

Mrs D and others, I have taken your suggestions to heart. I just received epson lotion in the mail yesterday. My wife gave me a foot/leg rub last might and it felt wonderful! I didnt really notice that the epson provided any relief on its own, but the combination of lotion and the rub felt amazing.

Mrs D - I am now taking lukewarm showers as suggested. I always enjoyed a long hot shower in the morning and never thought that I shouldn't continue to do so. Too early to tell if it helps, but I will certainly continue.

I also appreciate the heads up about Pfizer possibly helping me with the costs. Apparently an exception is going through channels to approve me for my meds.

Susanne C. - thanks for the input. I have always said that when I see a grumpy or uncaring doctor, nurse, aide, etc that they should change occupation. Medicine and a few other jobs like school teacher should be left to only those with a calling and a "customer first" mentality. I have met amazing doctors and doctors that I wouldn't let in my house when I wasn't there.

I am one of those dreaded 'lurkers' I'm afraid. I take much more than I give here and I want you all to know how much I appreciate you all.