I am on daily medication and still have constant pain in the 5-10 range. I take opioids daily though the amount varies depending upon my pain levels.

I think I could do most things once -- though I agree about not lifting heavy things. If I cook, use the computer, write, drive, clean the house (anything that involves repetitive arms movements) my pain and headache will spike. So I limit all of those activities and have weeks at a time when I don't do them or use my arms only minimally.

I'm really sorry to hear that your symptoms are increasing. I know the middle of the worst recession in 70 years isn't a good time to ask, but is another line of work an option? It would be the worst of all worlds if you stuck with computers only to have to stop working completely if your symptoms get too bad. That's what happened to me.

Good luck,
Kelly