I can relate to your topic title.

It was still rough for me, pain-wise at the 1-year mark.

Feel bad for the guy w/36 years of pain. That is- horrible. Inspiring that he's persevered.

Good news is, the pain could lessen over the next year.

I wish doctors, mainstream or alternative could be more helpful, but outside of the highest-end treatments for celebrities from Dr. Amen, NCR, or a miracle from God, I have no idea what can help lessen pain for good.