If I were you, I would be asking for some relief from that pain, no matter what the cause turns out to be. I use a fentanyl patch and take Lyrica. My feeling is...why suffer? Pain just leads to more pain. I think that suffering prolonged pain makes the body weaken and worsen. There is nothing to be gained by suffering. These medications do not eliminate my pain, but they dull it enough that I can enjoy some things in life. Have your doctors discussed pain management with you?