On Becoming Old and Decrepit

I have arthritis in my hands. It’s hereditary, and it has never bothered me much until these past few weeks. My left hand has been killing me, especially my thumb and index finger. Holding cups of hot tea helps, as does Ibuprofin. But I want more ideas to help–anybody have any?

I think I just have an issue with inflammation, and I can’t decide if it’s an allergy or environmental, or what. My face breaks out, my arthritis flares, the knots in my back get worse. I am falling apart! At least the face breakouts make me feel young. . .

And it’s still raining.