Hi Brian711,
I would suggest that you do some research on exercise for the areas in which you have pain such as your sides and back. That may help. Also read the labels of all of the foods you eat. They are putting so much junk in our foods these days it's awful. If you discover that there are preservatives in a food then try not eating it or don't eat it too often. Eat more natural foods such as a good brand of red meat, (Allen Brothers comes to mind.) fresh fruits and vegetables. Give up eating out and TV dinners or any prepared foods. Eat real ham sandwiches not packaged meats.
Pray about your situation. God made you and he can fix you! He's there for you; just ask.
I'll say a prayer for you also.
PML