Dear Fabian, there is hope.Do you see a neurologist or rhumetologist usually?There are things to do.Physical therapy gave me a start with massage and ultrasound, taught me things.I take soma davocet or ultracet and if bad all three.Klonpin helps to relax the muscles and also helps me cope.I also take glucosimine.over the counter not side effects that I see but you may check with your doc.If you are not satisfied go to a different doctor.Im sorry to say it took me 2 years to find one.The scientific community has shown that by taking care of pain it actually makes us better puts less stress on us and gives us more function.Som docs see us as its in our head but they dont live are lives or there when we cry out in pain.They think we want drugs not that we need them.I finally got mad and told one off.I took pictures of the dogs I had groomed before and said I wanted him to look at them.I told him of my love for it and then asked him about what he did before and now that he loves.The I asked...ok what if one day you woke up and couldnt do a thing?In so much pain family doesnt cope or understand you cant provide a living life isnt what is was.It really hit him strong.Sometimes it takes being rude to make a point.Best wishes.you may want to punch in search for pain relief.You will see alot of site selling but look to one that explains or put in what they do for your illness.Hope this helps Love Des