Howdy Bill,

If it comes to that, I would have no problem getting injections..so long as they helped. From the sound of it, they do!

Mine is not (yet) that severe though. Biggest pain is usually in the lower back and hips..makes it tough to scramble over the rocks when bankin it..and that is how I do 99% of my fishing at the moment.

Once the weather warms up a bit it'll be much better. I do take the Glucosamine/Condroitin, as well as the Vioxx. That stuff was an absolute blessing, as with it I can do things I haven't done in 20 years. A day in the yard working still brings super stiff joints...but much less severe than in times past.

Biggest problem is the cold weather, but I ain't about to let it keep me in if the fish are running. We buy those heat pads by the dozen, and they help quite a bit.

I'll have to quit that Vioxx before long, however, as it tends to mess up the liver functions if you take too much for too long. Better to be have stiff fingers then be expired from liver failure!

The one you suggested (shots) will be an option then. (Unless they come up with something else in the meantime...lots of good research being done.

Mike