Morning Catmon.......I understand what you are going through.My rhumatologist gave me a prescription for Voltaren cream and said to use the CBD spray oil over the cream. My orthopedic doctor was giving me a prescription for Lidocaine patches before I was diagnosed with the severe fibromyalagia . My insurance covered both. The patches worked well for me for quite a while....12 hours on and 12 hours off....I did have steroid injections but have decided I will not get anymore.The last shot left almost constant pain where the injection was done and part of my right foot has remained numb. The doctors usually recommend Tylenol because a nsaid that effects the stomach but who knows as it seems on a regular basis the FDA is changing their opinions on what is safe and what isn't ! I was never a sick person till the heart valve surgery.....hip arthritis that I could deal with though. I never had any symptoms of any heart problems and the heart surgeon said it is always to have surgery before it becomes an emergency. After the surgery I became anemic, anxiety and panic attacks increased, arthritis in hip became worse, my vision was effected, my weight increased, got tinnitus, one doctor said I had Lupus, which thank God it was not but at the age of 69 now have rosacea too. and constant visits to my dentist since during the surgery a five tooth bridge was loosened and now had to be removed. According to the heart surgeon the heart was perfect and no blockages but that I was born with a small valve and that was the problem. I now have AFIB and fluttering . I'll know on the 26th what will be done about that ! I have a new cardiologist after hearing the same response for 14 months...the benefits outweigh the side effects of all the meds. PLease always check with your doctor on any meds or even vitamins because some vitamins can effect your prescription meds. I hope you can get some relief from the pain.