@bustrbrwn22 I'm sorry that you have such severe, unrelenting pain. Most of my pain, from peripheral neuropathy, is in my feet and ankles, and it's worst when I sit down, stand still and lie down. I'm able to do all of the work taking care of our place, for which I'm thankful, but if I overdo I pay for it. But you're certainly in far more pain than I am.

My wife had severe pain from her sciatic nerve last year, and a scan showed that there was a constriction in her spine, squeezing her sciatic nerve. She had surgery for it, with just 3 small incisions, and as soon as she woke from anesthesia, the pain was amazingly better, and in a short time the pain was all gone. I'm having the same problem now, with my spine clenching the nerves to my legs and feet, and I hope that surgery, scheduled for the 24th, will help me as much as it did my wife.

I haven't heard from you if you're considering surgery. It could make a big difference.

How long ago did you have the charcoal treatment? I've never had the experience, but I've been a guest at a facility twice, after failing suicide attempts, the first time for 6 weeks, the second time only 3 days. The staff totally botched my second visit. I should have stayed longer, but I left before they did any permanent harm to me.

Medications can be a challenge when they're needed for both physical pain or diseases and mental health issues. I have medications for depression and anxiety, as well as for neuropathy and arthritis, and I'm really fortunate to have a team of good doctors.

And you're fortunate to have such a supportive husband.

Jim