Hi @oregongirl, I was wondering about you. It's been a while since we heard from you. Your frustration is palatable. I think many who live with chronic pain understand the frustration of the exhausting pursuit of relief. I commend you on reviewing all the medications you are currently taking and figuring out which you need and those you perhaps don't. I know you said you're fed up with doctors, but do you have one doctor with whom to review your medications? A pharmacist is also a good person to consult with.

Several members on Connect have talked about learning alternative methods of pain management through pain clinic like the Mayo Pain Rehabilitation Clinic:
– Cognitive behavior class, https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/cognitive-behavior-class/
– Pain rehabilitation, https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/pain-rehabilitation-21da8b/

On Connect, the very first Community Guideline is
1. Be careful about giving out medical advice
- Sharing your own experience is fine, but don't tell other members what they should do.
(https://connect.mayoclinic.org/page/about-connect/tab/community-guidelines/)

You know what is best for you, but be careful about telling others what they must do, okay?