I actually have more trouble going down.

I consider it a good day if I don't have to use my walker or cane! lol

Thanks to everyone, I don't feel like I am alone on this one.

The discomfort never really goes away. Its just the level of it fluctuates. It starts to become a part of you, per say. I find that I notice the good days more than the bad because they are more rare. lol

I live in a 2 story house. The bedroom is upstairs and the kitchen is downstairs. I just have to deal with it. Some days are worse than others.