@kathy121320 Welcome to Mayo Clinic Connect. I’m so sorry that it was long covid and pain that brought you to MCC. You’ve mentioned osteoarthritis. Have you been diagnosed with this? The doctor who diagnosed OA must surely have ideas on treatment. Have you called them? Have you read this entire discussion to find some answers?

I had the chronic LC joint and severe muscle pain after being diagnosed with LC in the latter part of 2021 Docs prescribed Motrin, Tylenol and oxycodone - all to be rotated and taken every day. I was chewing Tylenol like it was candy. The meds kept the edge off, but the pain was constant. I did a six week fast in October last year hoping to reduce inflammation and other LC symptoms. I know fasting is not for everybody, but I am one who has done long fasts over the years and always seen substantial health benefits. The muscle pain diminished and then was completely vanquished. I was worried the relief from pain might be temporary but it has not returned. Still dealing with the myriad other LC symptoms but no more LC muscle pain and no more meds to address it!