Gosh I am sorry. When it rains it poors. I am in a storm too. Hopefully the prednisone will help. Maybe it will cause your system to settle down and so it won't just be short term even after you stop taking it. I hate when a new pain takes the focus off the other pain. No wonder sometimes I can't remember life things too many body parts in pain to focus on. Sorry for my rant. Feel better and hope you get to enjoy your trip

I'll tell ya....ya hit 55 and everything falls apart...and that is true for healthy folks, let alone us sickos.

Maybe the climate in Cabo will help....think of all us northern tier folks stuck up here while you are basking and drinking margaritas. The best I can do is the local Mexican restaurant.

Cripes, NPR is talking about long term care insurance....man, I am depressed now. I don't have it and frankly, rather than do long term care, I would take a walk in the woods and get eaten by local creatures, not picky, any kind. Oh my, they just switched topics...wildlife! I better listen closely.

Have a nice trip!

L5 & L6 are affecting your neck?