Personal Narrative: My Osteoarthritis

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I am devastating right now because of my Osteoarthritis. Osteoarthritis is associated with pain, but it is much more complex than that for many people. Pain itself is complex, making it difficult to treat, and people with OA also experience anxiety, depression, sleep disturbance, social isolation and financial worries. I moving away from my home to be taken care of, or having someone to take care of me back home may be a very big challenge at the initial stage. I do not feel comfortable with any of the ideas. I am more familiar to my home and environment that I feel it will be very difficult to cope in a new environment. In addition, the caregivers are salary earners who work barely to earn money. I am doubtful whether they will have the heart

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