cb772, hi. After years of taking all sorts of pain meds and lotions, ice, heating pads. etc., I somehow came across an article about the pain relieving benefits of vitamin B6. B6 was purported to relieve inflammation. I used to get some relieve from the non steroidal anti inflammatory (NSAIDs) drugs, but after about 40 years of taking a very old "safer" one, I began to lose about 2 lbs per week, until I had lost some 70 lbs. My GI doctor knew something was wrong, so she had me swallow the medical camera and it showed the reason I was losing weight so fast...my total small intestine was covered with ulcers. Hence she said I should never take another NSAID. After nothing seemed to really relieve the pain, I decided to give the vitamin B6 a try. That was about last November... it didn't do anything right away, but I've noticed that when I take my regular daily meds for blood pressure and thyroid issues, I was not reaching for the pain pills anymore. Looking back, I think it's been at least a month now since I took any pain medication or used any CBD oil rubs. I would suggest you talk with you doctor before starting the B6, there may be medical reasons why he/she has not suggested that to you. Good luck!!