Maggie
Your husband should not be suffering needlessly.....there is help for him now in the form of better drugs with less side-effects. Pain can generate so much--including depression and a general feeling of not wanting to get up each day and face the world. Please encourage him to find a good rheumatologist, and discuss different treatment programs. I know there will be something that will work for him, but remember, it will take a little time to find the right medications for him. Also, exercise is very important. Not only does it help with the pain, it also helps one cope better with everyday life. Take care. Maggie