joe dufner
                    
                    
                    
                    
                    
                    
                    
                        
                        
                        My dear Sharon,  I am a male who was active and healthy when I retired. Three months later I came down with Polymyalgia.  That was 10 yrs. ago.  Keep the faith you are in for a learning experience. I went from totally debilited to almost normal again, but it took a great deal of hope and understanding from loved ones and friends.  It won't be easy, but You can learn to deal with it.   May His peace be with you