Well, badbacky....
I would definately get yourself on a DMARD. DMARD stands for Disease Modifying Anti-Rheumatic Drug. Nothing will cure these disease, they will just get worse and worse until you can't care for yourself anymore. My Mother is like that from RA and it's terrible. Arava is quite good for PsA (from what my friend has said) she was on it for years. But then liver values came back funky and she went to methotrexate. She's also on Humira. Prednisone will take away the inflammation but you need a drug to slow the course of the disease too. You may need both, pred+DMARD. And maybe even a biologic drug like Enbrel or Hurmira. My old PT has PsA and Enbrel really works well for him. You can get financial help for the biologics too. My girlfriend is only paying 15 a month for Humira!
For botox injections you need to see a neuro or pain mgmt person. Someone who can get it approved by your ins company (hard to get approved). It has to be listed as, ugh I forgot the word, but it means muscle that is unable to uncontract. And that it causes pain and damage etc.. Seeing that it isnt' being injected into your face for cosmetic reasons it's usually approved. But the doctor has to send in for approval and they don't like to do that - you know too much work for them
I really do think you could get some marked improvement in your situation. I think you need to really sit down and discuss what DMARD to go on and maybe a biologic, with your doctor? You need to be able to care for yourself and you DESERVE not to suffer.
Sweetie, I'll tell ya. I've got the sweetest guy in the world for a husband. Does't care if I stay in bed all day, understands when I'm crabby etc, etc. And he goes on DR appts with me. HOWEVER, no one advocates for you except you. Hubby doesn't understand the disease (no matter how much I explain it) and doesn't understand doctors either or insurance. God forbid I'm ever unconscious.... So, don't feel bad, you have to do for you. No one will ever do it for you. So don't feel bad for your situation. It was your Ex's problem, not yours when he left. Anyone who would leave anyone while they are sick just isn't even human and has some major issues. Karma will get him in the end, you truly are better off without him.
big HUG to you!
Jewelz
