Hi
My name is Sue, living in illinois.
Think about going to pain clinic that can deal with your issues in a well rounded way. I have over seven spinal compression fractures, a pelvic fracture, need two knee replacements on top of both shoulders muscles tearing off. Currently 57 and wheelchair bound.
I take multiple medications including muscle relaxers and lidocaine patches over bad areas.
The pain clinic I use encourages diet, exercise, regular and water therapy. They use medications and blocks when appropriate. I like coming up with an individual plan to manage pain and depression and the “bad” days.
I do believe supplements can be very helpful too. My vitamin d was low and corrected but didn’t help pain. Turmeric was too hard on my stomach. Currently trying cbd with ash Wanda shows promise along with amino acids for shoulders.
Dealing with chronic pain is very difficult. The moments you get relief make you feel like normal is possible again. Keep working on your personal plan to be able to achieve your personal best.

Can you tell us what “large doses of turmeric” means? Are you taking it in spice form or in pill form and how much? I tried the tea for a few days and it appeared to help but I thought it was just my wishful thinking. I’d love to know what dose you take.