I have those exact same things. I am 68. I’ve been suffering since I was 38. The doctor said at 38 he didn’t want to put me on narcotic pain reliever because I would be taking handfuls of pills at 68. This turned out to not be true at all. There has been a a slight up to over 30 years. I’ve gone from December and June being my aggravating months to every day of the year and gone from 2 half pills a day, 2 pills a day (4 halves). Percocet is a legitimate treatment for chronic pain associated with what we have. In the past because of the political situation I’ve had to bring in the research from the CDC to the doctor. Then there is no problem. The line I suggest using is “I am suffering. How are you going to alleviate my suffering?“ When I was 25 years younger, the military NSAID me right into the hospital. Ibuprofen and the associated pain relieving medication’s are toxic on an ongoing basis and my body rejected them. They attending hospital. Doctor said never to take NSAIDs on a regular basis. So after that, I was put on the Percocet and there I comfortably stay for the last 25 years. If your doctor is not alleviating your suffering in an acceptable way, then you are going to have to get help in advocating for yourself. I wish you good luck in the matter and I hope you have help to get what you need. I have had many surgeries because I know that in a few more years, the doctors won’t be willing to do the surgeries anymore.. I’m I’m sure at 96 that is an issue for you too. sometimes my life becomes all about my pain and I can empathize with your position. See if you can find an advocate, a case manager or a ombudsman.