I just read your post and I'm sorry for what you are experiencing. I
can't believe with all the pain you have experienced you aren't already
on some kind of pain management program. One thing to do is to stick to
a doctor/management program even if you feel better. Don't quit going
when you feel okay because that isn't management. Management is for
when you feel good too. Do a search on the internet for "pain
management" and "Boston". You should get a list of pain doctors that
are in your area. When you go to the doctors bring with you all, I mean
all of your medical records, MRI's, catscans, x-rays, any kind of tests
you have had. Bring all of the surgeries records you have had also. And
bring a list of medications that you are on, you've taken and the
medications that have helped you the most and the ones that didn't help
and what side effects you experienced when you were on them. Going in
prepared will let your doctor know that you indeed have been in pain for
a long time and want to get on some kind of program to allow you to live
a better life.
Good luck and keep us posted. I know this board has really helped me.