I have sometimes found that switching the conversation from "my pain is so bad" (docs sometimes hear that as a request for opiods) to "how do we manage my chronic pain?" Can get more teamwork going for pain relief. That switch in conversation is what got me on Gabapentin, which took a while to get up to speed, but has helped a lot to keep things under control.

I have found some help with accupuncture (just started, so I can't give a full report). Not sure how "easily attainable" that is for you.

Some swear by their TENS units; those are easily attainable from the pain aisle of any drug store - icy hot has branded one, and so has aleeve. Walgreens has their own unit. Honestly, for me a tens unit falls under the same category as ibuprofen - nice idea, but doesn't touch my pain by the time I'm desperate for relief. But others say it helps them a lot, and I am really in the minority on this one, so you might want to try that.

I am trying out some basic supplements for reducing inflammation, but again, just started, can't give a full report, and really? They aren't cheap. Hard to call them easily attainable when they are easy to find but rapidly wind up costing $$$.

I 100 percent agree with Annette. Tell your doctor that you need to discuss ways to manage your pain as it is preventing you from working. I have found that it is rare for doctors to bring up pain management or offer pain medication on their own. You could even tell your doctor that you need to find a way to get by until your surgery date. Your doctor might be more willing to prescribe something if it will be for x weeks until your surgery, instead of an open ended prescription.
I started taking meloxicam earlier this year and I have found it to be somewhat helpful. It takes a few weeks to kick in, and you only take it once a day so it is not for immediate relief.
I have heard alternating Tylenol and Advil can be somewhat effective. But when the pain is really bad, neither really helps. You also need to be careful with Advil because it can damage the lining of your stomach, as, unfortunately, I have found out.
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I have found acupuncture to be helpful but it takes time for pain relief.
Good luck!

I. Use liquid Tylenol from cvs, Walgreens or Walmart.

I have recently began to use Ovira. It's small discreet tens machine. I kept seeing it advertised on Instagram and finally got one. It actually helps alot. I'm able to wear it at work. Cost me $140 but I feel like it was money well spent for some pain relief.

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