Hi, @coolrufus - Have you been to a pain specialist/pain clinic? They should be more open to working with you on pain management, including opioids...although sadly thanks to politics, it does seem that opioids are going to be harder to get everywhere. A pain specialist can also diagnose things like CRPS, and refer you to other docs for the things they can't diagnose. I have CRPS myself, was diagnosed by my orthopedic surgeon and treated by a pain clinic, where I felt well cared for. I hope you get some help with a diagnosis & pain relief soon.

I completely understand. I had to wean myself from high dosages to only a few pain pills after moving from Maryland to South Carolina. Ten yrs. later im back to pain Mgmt. I got very sick last year from an infection and was post neck fusion as well.

Keep searching, try National institutes of Health, they may have Studies in your area that will help you get back in rhe system. l was an intern there and later received care from them.

I have faith you will find yourself getting help you need, keep advocating for yourself. Nothing totally makes us feel 100% but medicine makes it tolerable, you are in my prayers.