Not doing well

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I am struggling with my COPD & my arthritis is flaring something awful. My back is killing me & my hands feel like someone is closing car doors on them. I get 1st shot of vaccine tomorrow, see new rheumatologist early Friday morning, MRI the following Friday, consult with pain management the following week, & then dermatologist for very suspicious mole(?) on my nose. I am exhausted all the time & feeling overwhelmed. Please forgive me for not being around much. I am trying.

Love to all,

Ellen

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Retired RN, worked ICU/ER developed RA in early 90's, unable to work because of brittle bones from high dose steroids. Diagnosed with COPD 5 yrs ago but sure it was there and progressing long before. Live with severe chronic pain, degenerative disc disease, had both upper lobes of my lungs removed in 2015. Struggle with shortness of breath. Work in son's cafe as a cashier 2 days a week to be around people. I am a people/animal person. Lost my home and three cats in a fire on my ten month anniversary of quitting smoking. Never thought of smoking, knew it wouldn't help anything.

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