Arthritis forced move?

Just wondering???? My wife is basically crippled by arthritis. Every winter I go through the "I hate where we live, I can't go outside, it is cold out and I hate it, I hurt everywhere, I know it would be all better and I would never hurt or be crippled if we moved!" It takes a toll on me and I try to not let it get to me but it does. I unfortunately have to deal with reality and can't just willy nilly quit everything and run away from life. However, have any of you moved somewhere and experienced substantial relief, or moved to only realize no help? If it matters she is basically head to toe, osteoarthritis, that moves from joint to joint.

 

My Uncle has been deteriorating lately. We live in Michigan and he has found the cold really bothers him. He spent October in Florida and went back down right after Thanksgiving. The warmth helps him, but I do not think his ailment is osteoarthritis. Maybe you could take an extended vacation somewhere warm. Try Arizona that does not have the humidity.

 

Greenstick .. cousin move to New Mexico, because of arthritis. Lived in Northern New England he says it's helping. Has an aggressive form of RA.

 

Hate to hear that about your wife. I found out recently I have athritis in my spine. Supposedly mine is normal for someone my age, 36, but I still think it's weird for me to have it. I am much more active than most people. I can't remember the last time I sat around to relax before 8pm. Maybe that's the cause of it.

 

I know several who have moved to Arizona . Most retired, some working PT gigs. Mostly for medical reasons.
Some leave when it gets real hot as they have relatives and/or friends they can stay with North.

Also a niece who moved from LA because they just couldn't take the expenses any more.

 

My thoughts are with your wife, more than I could say. I can say this about arthritis, it's the pits ! When EVERYTHING is a challenge to do EVERY time. A simple thing like getting up to take a leak is postponed until the urge surpasses the pain of getting up. Things you enjoy, like cutting firewood becomes a seemingly impossible task. Every day I pray that I'm not going to evolve into a grumpy miserable sob. Maybe we should have a "arthritis" thread where people could share things that help or to vent their frustrations as needed. Sorry for the rant.

 

Amen to that.

 

Well said Eric VW

 

Las Vegas ................

 

B12 shots and/or supplements may be worth trying
I've suffered some serious muscle fatigue and joint pain the last 6-7 years. I wrote it off as age related until recently because it's been getting worse.
Did some research and some of the meds I've been on the last 3 years have been know to cause some of my symptoms and a B12 deficiency .
Made Dr appointment and got a B12 shot. Immediate results .
Still have mild pain but very tolerable without Advil and aleve

 

B 12 is a new one. I have another rheumatologist appointment today I'm definitely going to be asking about this. Did you by chance turn anything else up ? Thanks

 

First off Greenstick I hope you and your wife are guided to see clearly what is best for you both. My mother and my sister have RA, my sister has is severely & in constant pain, takes injections daily to cope with the pain. In fact we are waiting for blood work to return as the injections she takes, one of the side effects is leukemia. But that's another bowl of wax.

This is why so many folks especially elderly folks move to the warmer southern states. I know so many people who have moved because they are older or have health issues and the warmer climate makes them feel so much better. I know picking up and moving to an entirely different climate and state is a daunting task. I am sure you will talk to your wife and weigh all the pros and cons, but think about the better quality of life she may have and the less toll on her body. It's a big decision and again I wish you all the best!

My father is constantly egging my mother to spend more time in the winter months down south, but she won't have it as much as she aches she will not be away from the family for that long and all the grandkids that long. She is that old school typical italian mom!

 

No, nothing else.
Drs suck . She wanted to go 2 other routes that I refused before she got to the B12 idea.
She wanted to blame my BP and glucose which I monitor daily and I knew wasn't the cause of my problem.
I know joint pain can be reduced by good hydration. Which I have a big problem with in the summer. My work has a lot to do with my problems and I'm well aware of it. My Dr just doesn't want to listen .

 

Thanks for the responses. There is so much to consider for a move and maybe in different circumstances it would be much simpler. Family all being in Dakotah Territory, the unplanned loss of a second income when our lives were being lived (in hindsight foolishly)as such a two income expenses before, 2 years of medical issues/bills semi related with arthritis, ect. I am trying to be positive and clear headed as possible with the aspects we are dealing with and contemplating. Not to pity party but it just is difficult and part of making this thread is to try to avoid making a blind jump in desperation and live to regret it. Sometimes I just feel spent physically/mentally/emotionally and am afraid of reacting vs making informed decisions. Thanks for the support, understanding and opportunity to vent.

 

Absolutely Greenstick we are all here for you to lend an ear to and vent. I vented on here in the past about my struggles with my current housing situation. We picked up and moved into a bigger house, well long story short I hate it. Noisy and entirely too much traffic. I still walk around with a heavy heart over making this mistake but I suck it up and move on best I can for now.

I understand what you mean about family and being in Dakotah Territory, it's a very difficult situation. If wasn't for family I would have left NJ awhile back.

Take your time, think it all through, talk it all out! One thing that stuck with me after I walked around kicking myself and not forgiving myself for making my current move was remembering that.............. nothing is forever and your going to make mistakes, need to forgive yourself. While making a move somewhere only to have to move back after a period of time isn't ideal and can be painful but it can be done. I know many folks that moved, didn't work out and few years later moved back. Nothing is forever!!