@sdgoddard I'm so sorry about your horrible headache this morning. Thankfully, you have migraine meds. Have they helped? What a gift your wife is and how nice that she massages your neck and back. Does ice temporarily relieve any of your neuralgia or migraine pain?

If you are feeling like you need assistance, call or text 988, the 988 Suicide & Crisis:

- https://988lifeline.org/

Have you sought the support of a psychologist during this challenging time? Learning coping strategies and stress management tools can help you work towards feeling more in control of your pain versus the other way around. Positive self-talk helps me a lot, and getting through the next 5 minutes.

When you're overwhelmed, it feels real difficult to handle, but I think you are stronger than you realize. You are persevering to find answers and an understanding of your diagnosis so that you can move forward to a plan of action. Be proud of that and keep your focus on hope. There IS HOPE. Give yourself grace. You've got this!