so i met w pm doc a few weeks ago. ugh. i dont want needles. he wants to snb in neck not ready for that yet. i am however speaking up for myself better. currently on long term prednisone, 6weeks, to help with inflammation, tylenol up to 3000mg daily, and hydrocodone as needed for pain. told the team of docs my plans and goals and they are listening finally. i feel good just knowing less meds means less side effects, and i can handle this so far. i can handle the pain and the looks and the questions pretty good, what i cant handle is my family. they always offer to help yet give me the look like please say no cuz im offering to be nice not that i wanna do it. grrrrrr its hard to say yes to them when you know they really dont seem enthused to help