I'm so sorry that you're going through all of this Pete. I wish there was something I could do to help you through, but we both know there's not.
I commisserate with you on the chronic pain. I have chronic Optic Nerve pain, so I sure know what you're talking about. I don't think there's much worse than nerve pain, and whether you have a definite diagnosis or not, your pain doesn't know that.
I hope your spirits lift soon as you seem to have an awful lot to contend with right now.
Sending you some hugs, as I'm sure that knowing people care must at least be helpful in some way. I know it helps me.
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