I am so sorry this is happening to you. I understand all about trying to manage pain around clients, and trying to still be productive, when all you really can do is rest and cry. Multiple issues makes it so difficult to manage, because sometimes what works for one, make the other worse. So, I hear you!

I ended up quitting work and going on SSDI. I was very lucky to be accepted the first time, but I documented everything, including the emotional toll of having to deal with pain and illness while at work. I applied online, which allowed me to start and stop as I needed to, so that I didn't spend too much time sitting at the computer - hurting.

I pray you can find a solution. A good talk with you doctor is in order here. Hugs, Sue

Ya, I agree, a real good talk with your Dr. is definitly in order. If he doesn't want to listen, make him. You have been suffering so much for so long. My heart goes out to you my friend.
love, hugs n prayers, xxxxxxx

Cherry do you have issues with any other tendons? If you have a torn r cuff (tendon) have it fixed. If I had that option I'd take it. Because the pain you have in your shoulder is how my whole body feels 24/7 all my tendons are pulling and I have alot of microtears nothing ruptured yet. Surgery isn't an option for me.

If I could relieve the pain in my shoulders with surgery I'd do it. It'll take away alot of pain. Get it done girl. I'm praying for you.

Healing hugs, Marci

I know you said quitting work is not an option but I just feel so sad to think of you struggling day in day out. Could you take a break and allow yourself some time to figure things out? Sometimes when we're in the grind we don't see any options but they become available once we slow down and take the time to listen.
It sounds like you've reached an impasse. Something has to change, you're right. And it will. Just voicing it will get the ball rolling. So I'm hoping for you that you find what you need to do to change your situation.
Big Big Hug,
Ama

I have pain throughout my body and everything feels so tight. No one looks beyond Fibro, but if this is a flare, shouldn't it settle down? I will have te shoulder surgery, but I need to hang on until the first of the year.

I need to make money through the holidays and start with my full year's allotment of PT visits.

The MRI of my shoulder showed the tendon stretched very tight. Now I'm wondering about everything else!

Thanks so much for your responses. You are all so dear to me.

xoxoxo

I'm in the same kind of boat (((((((Cherry)))))). I'm sure people ask you the same question that they ask me, "how do you do it?" We have no choice. Today I looked in the computer to see how much vacation time I had and I'm missing 5 days because they took my sick days and are now counting them as my vacation. I wound up in the hospital 3 times in the last 3 months and for me there is no cause or cure for what I have

You and I and a few others are in the same situation and its good that we have each other for support. You just have to endure and cry sometimes and get mad as hell. Most of all, you need to keep trying and thinking of ways to figure this out. You WILL find out the best solution, piece by piece. It certainly seems like the doctor doesn't care but he is the tool that you have to work with. You don't have to love him. He is just a tool.

Next year at this time it will be different for you, and maybe with a surgery under your belt, it will be easier times for you. Who knows, maybe you find a different way to make money by some spinoff! Life always changes.

We are here for you. Keep trying. Things will change. Someone has pieces of the answers for you to figure this out.

Angela

I know surgery may only be a drop in the bucket but it may be the drop that you need to get through the ruff parts of the day. It may make it better enough for you to continue to work and not be in so much pain.

Have you ever thought about expanding the business enough to get some girls in there to do the work and then they have to kick back some money to you for the space I know that is how some beauty salons do it, I am not sure if you have enough space but maybe it is something to think about.

im so so sorry for your pain i have no advice about operatoion knees went well but sholder never recovered and i wont do it again im like u why bother on one side but then this lil glimpse of hope comes that if i try and fix maybe will have a better future

and why cant u apply for disability? at least start process

im hoping 2morrow a better day
healing hugs