Keep looking for the right combination of drugs.

I hope tomorrow is a much better day for you.

All I can do is tell you what helps me and that seems to be as much exercise as I can tolerate (very little), ghinkho biloba, antioxidents, good diet, and (of course) the medications. (and the tens once in a while)

My primary problem never was pain. The pain is ugly even in small quantities but mine doesn't get severe too often. It doesn't respond well to any pain killers and even morphine just takes a little of the edge off. It has been responding to ultram a little bit recently and it's great to have something that will at least help.

Warm water helps me a lot.

Ice will stop the screaming pain but then it always comes back nearly as bad.

Find ways to distract your mind from it. I know this sounds stupid but it actually works. It will limit your ability to concentrate, I believe, but it may be the biggest single thing in controlling the pain.

Pay attention to warnings. These can be exceedingly subtle but you might just get a warning that something is exascerbating the condition. This can be in the diet or just about anywhere.

You have to fight this monster but don't fight your foot.