Hello Teri @terimel, Welcome to Mayo Clinic Connect. Sorry to hear you are not able to get something that helps your chronic pain. I'm glad to see you found this discussion and hopefully can pick up some suggestions from other members. Here are some sites for alternative treatments for chronic pain that you may find helpful.

- Chronic Pain: In Depth: https://www.nccih.nih.gov/health/chronic-pain-in-depth
- Mayo Clinic Q and A: Alternative treatments for chronic pain: https://newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org/discussion/mayo-clinic-q-and-a-alternative-treatments-for-chronic-pain/
- Common Alternative Treatments for Chronic Pain: https://www.practicalpainmanagement.com/common-alternative-treatments-chronic-pain

There is also another discussion which you may find helpful...

Myofascial Release Therapy (MFR) for treating compression and pain: https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/myofascial-release-therapy-mfr-for-treating-compression-and-pain/

Have you tried any alternative treatments for your chronic pain?

Hi Teri, Have you tried CBD? I use that and Gabapentin at night. My thumbs have collapsed and I use THC on them and wear a soft brace. I use Biofreeze on my feet. I feel badly for you as constant pain is awful- I am in it daily too. Please let me know if you try any of the above and if it helps you. Take care, Joan