Brad
Chris, I can understand your anger. I feel that way a lot of times. I hate very much not being able to participate in the sports I always have. (dirt bike racing, running). Don't get me wrong..sometimes you can then again at times there are severe limitations. They recommend that we do not participate in sports with the possibility of sudden impacts. If you fall off of a dirtbike there is usually a very sudden impact! I still ride but am very careful (not much fun). But I feel that if I were to crash my joints couldn't handle it. I brought on a recent episode by lifting too hard in my chest area. Have you ever had inflamtion in your chest area? I'm like many of the people that have replied to you. I feel that we must all be able to express our thoughts to each other. I rarely bring this condition up to anyone because they just don't understand it. The constant pain. Heck last week I had to laugh to keep from crying!! Have you ever tried to set up in bed without using your chest muscles. I had to roll out of bed horizontally then gradually get on my knees on the floor and try to raise to the upright position!Try to explain to your boss that you are 15 minutes late because of that!