I find a good T who is skilled in working with pain patients helps in many ways. Chronic pain does more than just hurt physically...it affects every aspect of our lives, and always brings depression along with it.
I fully feel your frustration and pain... flares are the worst! With all I'm doing for my trip next week, it's all I can do to not add worry about a flare up to the mix.
Sending you calming energy... to help ease your flare.