Lanier,
was away and may have missed this or it just went up this AM w hile running errands.
I was diagnosed some time back with DISH arthritis. Nobody said much and never really knew I had THAT--- just that ole Uncle Arty Ritis had come to stay like everyone else in the family.
This past 18 months, I was w/out insurance after being laid off. Until Medicare kicked in, then got to see Rheumy Doc, Ortho Doc and started PT. It helped.
Lots of variations to the theme w/ Uncle Arty's clan... may they find the root cause, find a way to help her manage the discomfort and keep mobile to stave off more advanced issues!
I have to exercise daily, pain or not, and it sucks. I was never into being a "body nazi" and doing a lot of grunt and sweat... but if I cheat, I pay big time!
PRayers for healing, insight and strength!