My pain doc works with a psychologist who among other things, works with people who have chronic pain. He gives strategies on how to work when you are in the midst of a big flair up and discusses how to deal with the negative feelings regarding your health and pain. In addition, he deals with all the other fields in psychology.

He actually got me through my fears when I had my weight loss surgery.

My doctor really listens to me. If they insist I go to psychologist, I will. But I dislikes anyone who had not experience fibro or RA to try to explain to me anything. Last night I went grocery shopping with my son. Suddenly according to my son I was wring and wet and my face was red and I was fighting to even stay awake. My Flair's are really bad. But usually it tapers off about day 6 I respect your words.

I use the CBD balm and it does help I can go 6 yrs before I have to reapply on my shoulders I use it on my hip Once a day I would recommend it for anyone to try for me it works ,maybe be it wouldn't for someone else

So sorry your flaire's are so bad @long Mine are 1day ,can't imagine going longer get the help wherever you can

When I lived in Oregon, yes I used it. The oil. Never needed a pain Pill. What is happening is the drug companies want to take over the Marijuana.