I am glad that your GP is starting to listen to you. Maybe taking your hubby in more often would help. I remember asking my Dr. one time when I was frustrated with him if it was a woman thing that he would give my hubby what he needed but not me. I do think they treat men and women differently.

I hope you find some answers on what is going on with you. I will say on the smoking. My husband smoked for years and he quit in the 70's. He didn't develop major lung problems from the smoking until later on in life. When he died last year he was on oxygen from the smoking. It is possible for it to come on later in life.

I hope you start seeing some better less painful days soon.

Ada