I'm sorry to hear that you're in so much pain.
My Mom goes through the same thing.
She's stubborn as a mule and fights it but sometimes it's something not even the spirited bull in her can conquer.

I think I detect a stubborn streak in you, too, Sept. and I mean that in a good way. You'll have your bad days but I hope you also have your good days, too. Keep plowing away!
(((((((((Sept.))))))))))