Unfortunately it's a matter of finding a balance between medicine and mental will....Nothing will take the pain away, and I too live in a colder climate area, at least for a large part of the year. I also found throat a heatcanexcacerbate my pain as well as cold so you might want to see if it could be making your overAll pain worse even if it feels better in the short term. Assistance what you are doing during th day, even things like folding clothes or distinguished be making your pain worse!
I hope you find relief soon, and know we are always here and ready to lend emotional support when you need it!