Actually, I haven't been able to do the housework for months, because my
legs just won't hold me up. The washer/dryer is in the basement and I can't
get down the steps. I can't even stand up long enough to wash the dishes.
(Yes, we have a dishwashing machine, but it still has to be loaded/unloaded).

Now, my mother's counting on this procedure that I'm supposed to have
soon (burning the nerve endings in my lower back) to take the pain away.
(Translation: I'll be doing all the housework for them in no time )

What she fails to understand is that my walking/balance is only one of the
problems I'm having. It would help if I could breathe without having to use
the nebulizer machine 3 times a day! Did I mention that I don't
use the machine as much when I'm by myself? Coincidence...??