Welcome @cwitton1, You are not alone when it comes to your feelings. I have been fortunate that most of my primary care doctors have listened to me. I have several autoimmune conditions but I don't have the chronic pain that you experience. What gives me hope is a new breed of doctors that are listening to their patients. I have experienced this both in my local Mayo family health clinic and when referred to specialists at Rochester Mayo Clinic when it's out of their expertise. My primary care docs change pretty much every two years at the local health clinic and I have had a few that were not very good with their listening skills. One thing that has helped me immensely is a new website started by Dr. Victor Montori and his associates. The website gave me some helpful suggestions on planning my conversation with the doctors which I think has improved my communications with my doctors, as well as helping them listen a little better.

The Patient Revolution: https://www.patientrevolution.org/tools

What is great about Connect is being able to share experiences and learn from others what has helped them. You might find the Autoimmune Diseases Support Group helpful. Here's a link to the list of discussions: https://connect.mayoclinic.org/group/autoimmune-diseases/.

Do you mind sharing what condition or symptoms cause you the most pain?